2018 SGD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7871 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.6259 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6999 QAR

2018 SGD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2.7871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 2.6259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1612 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7542 to the December average rate of 2.6598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7871 was down 3.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,936 QAR

2017 Average 13,324 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,130 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 806.20 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7818

2.6254

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.7446, compared to 2.6553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7446

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0723 QAR (High: 2.7331 / Low: 2.6608). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 QAR (High: 2.6861 / Low: 2.6596).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0723

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0481 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.7542) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2071 (+8.13%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.7542

2017 Avg (January) 2.5471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7871	2.7152	2.7542
February	2.7827	2.7346	2.7586
March	2.7832	2.7535	2.7688
April	2.7824	2.7420	2.7668
May	2.7358	2.7004	2.7187
June	2.7331	2.6608	2.7006
July	2.6861	2.6596	2.6718
August	2.6730	2.6382	2.6590
September	2.6696	2.6400	2.6555
October	2.6541	2.6259	2.6385
November	2.6580	2.6296	2.6471
December	2.6893	2.6487	2.6598