2018 TOP to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6543 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.5588 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6027 QAR

2018 TOP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.6543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 1.5588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0955 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6200 to the December average rate of 1.6015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6543 was down 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,272 QAR

2017 Average 8,118 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,794 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 477.71 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6516

1.5657

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.6235, compared to 1.5820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6235

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0579 QAR (High: 1.6425 / Low: 1.5846). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 QAR (High: 1.5781 / Low: 1.5758).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0579

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.6445) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0329 (+2.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.6445

2017 Avg (February) 1.6115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6457	1.6034	1.6200
February	1.6543	1.6313	1.6445
March	1.6470	1.6261	1.6378
April	1.6472	1.6157	1.6374
May	1.6425	1.5846	1.6078
June	1.6034	1.5789	1.5935
July	1.5794	1.5588	1.5729
August	1.5760	1.5699	1.5754
September	1.5781	1.5758	1.5760
October	1.5830	1.5729	1.5793
November	1.5902	1.5769	1.5866
December	1.6444	1.5874	1.6015