YEARLY HIGH
0.4965 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4844 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4880 QAR

2018 SRD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.4965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.4844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4879 to the December average rate of 0.4890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4965 was down 5.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,483 QAR
2017 Average 2,456 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,422 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.73 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4891
0.4874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.4876, compared to 0.4883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0084 QAR (High: 0.4965 / Low: 0.4882). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.4876 / Low: 0.4875).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4890) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4921), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-0.64%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4890
2017 Avg (December) 0.4921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4886 0.4862 0.4879
February 0.4877 0.4871 0.4876
March 0.4877 0.4875 0.4876
April 0.4876 0.4872 0.4876
May 0.4877 0.4872 0.4875
June 0.4876 0.4875 0.4876
July 0.4927 0.4875 0.4882
August 0.4883 0.4864 0.4881
September 0.4889 0.4882 0.4883
October 0.4882 0.4860 0.4881
November 0.4882 0.4844 0.4881
December 0.4965 0.4882 0.4890