YEARLY HIGH
134.1356 AMD
YEARLY LOW
130.6226 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.6276 AMD

2018 QAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 134.1356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 130.6226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5130 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.6129 to the December average rate of 132.9162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 134.1356 was down 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 134.3450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 670,678 AMD
2017 Average 656,176 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 653,113 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,565.13 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

133.6603
131.7878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AMD 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 132.4150, compared to 132.8402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.4150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.8402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.1619 AMD (High: 133.7844 / Low: 130.6226). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7377 AMD (High: 132.1551 / Low: 131.4174).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.1619
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5881 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 133.5043) against the same month in 2017 (average: 127.3936), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1106 (+4.80%).

2018 Avg (November) 133.5043
2017 Avg (November) 127.3936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.3472 131.8832 132.6129
February 132.8282 131.7699 132.2042
March 132.1551 131.4174 131.9438
April 133.2872 131.5015 132.1234
May 133.6900 132.4362 132.9843
June 133.1317 132.2974 132.6213
July 133.0568 131.7083 132.1490
August 132.9622 132.0619 132.4208
September 133.4515 132.1488 132.8551
October 133.9187 132.6000 133.1958
November 134.1356 132.3578 133.5043
December 133.7844 130.6226 132.9162