2018 SDG to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5224 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0761 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2041 QAR

2018 SDG to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.5224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4463 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5191 to the December average rate of 0.0766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5224 was down 11.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,612 QAR

2017 Average 2,772 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 381 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,231.59 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5634

0.0321

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to QAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2597, compared to 0.1485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2597

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3175 QAR (High: 0.5181 / Low: 0.2006). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.0768 / Low: 0.0762).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3175

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2859 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5658), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0467 (-8.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5191

2017 Avg (January) 0.5658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5224	0.5177	0.5191
February	0.5181	0.2006	0.2332
March	0.2023	0.2002	0.2014
April	0.2024	0.2004	0.2011
May	0.2023	0.2004	0.2016
June	0.2025	0.2009	0.2019
July	0.2029	0.2015	0.2022
August	0.2024	0.2014	0.2020
September	0.2024	0.2014	0.2020
October	0.2024	0.0763	0.1316
November	0.0768	0.0762	0.0764
December	0.0779	0.0761	0.0766