YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0063 QAR

2018 SOS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0064 was down 5.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32 QAR
2017 Average 32 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 31 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.94 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0063
0.0063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0063, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0062). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0063).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0063), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.59%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0063
2017 Avg (December) 0.0063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
February 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
March 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
April 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
May 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
June 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
July 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063
August 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063
September 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063
October 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063
November 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063
December 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063