YEARLY HIGH
0.4643 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3952 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4196 QAR

2018 SEK to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.3952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0690 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4525 to the December average rate of 0.4035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4643 was down 0.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,321 QAR
2017 Average 2,157 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,976 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.08 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4576
0.3962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.4344, compared to 0.4047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0251 QAR (High: 0.4643 / Low: 0.4391). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 QAR (High: 0.4046 / Low: 0.3979).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4525) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0439 (+10.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4525
2017 Avg (February) 0.4086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4628 0.4420 0.4525
February 0.4643 0.4391 0.4525
March 0.4459 0.4356 0.4419
April 0.4388 0.4163 0.4303
May 0.4238 0.4059 0.4160
June 0.4231 0.4031 0.4135
July 0.4177 0.4062 0.4126
August 0.4134 0.3952 0.4013
September 0.4150 0.3979 0.4065
October 0.4086 0.3968 0.4025
November 0.4046 0.3979 0.4017
December 0.4087 0.3997 0.4035