2018 SZL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3149 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2349 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2770 QAR

2018 SZL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.3149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0800 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2985 to the December average rate of 0.2562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3149 was up 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,575 QAR

2017 Average 1,382 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,174 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 400.25 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3135

0.2411

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2966, compared to 0.2573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0263 QAR (High: 0.2750 / Low: 0.2486). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 QAR (High: 0.3124 / Low: 0.3026).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0263

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3075) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0317 (+11.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3075

2017 Avg (February) 0.2758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3070	0.2905	0.2985
February	0.3149	0.2992	0.3075
March	0.3124	0.3026	0.3074
April	0.3082	0.2926	0.3012
May	0.2969	0.2854	0.2903
June	0.2895	0.2637	0.2748
July	0.2778	0.2630	0.2716
August	0.2750	0.2486	0.2600
September	0.2578	0.2349	0.2471
October	0.2575	0.2444	0.2507
November	0.2657	0.2504	0.2583
December	0.2665	0.2501	0.2562