2018 SVC to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4234 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4142 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4162 QAR

2018 SVC to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.4234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.4142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4161 to the December average rate of 0.4168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4234 was down 5.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,117 QAR

2017 Average 2,102 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,071 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.98 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4168

0.4160

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SVC 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 0.4161, compared to 0.4162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0074 QAR (High: 0.4234 / Low: 0.4159). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 QAR (High: 0.4163 / Low: 0.4156).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4168) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4191), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-0.56%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4168

2017 Avg (December) 0.4191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4188	0.4142	0.4161
February	0.4163	0.4156	0.4160
March	0.4174	0.4156	0.4162
April	0.4178	0.4157	0.4162
May	0.4167	0.4150	0.4161
June	0.4167	0.4153	0.4160
July	0.4163	0.4150	0.4161
August	0.4174	0.4157	0.4162
September	0.4166	0.4157	0.4161
October	0.4174	0.4152	0.4161
November	0.4188	0.4158	0.4162
December	0.4234	0.4159	0.4168