YEARLY HIGH
0.0354 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0327 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0338 QAR

2018 VUV to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.0327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0346 to the December average rate of 0.0329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0354 was down 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177 QAR
2017 Average 172 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 163 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.58 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0349
0.0326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0343, compared to 0.0332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0012 QAR (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0342). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0336 / Low: 0.0336).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0346) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+3.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0346
2017 Avg (January) 0.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0354 0.0342 0.0346
February 0.0353 0.0342 0.0347
March 0.0348 0.0342 0.0345
April 0.0347 0.0341 0.0344
May 0.0340 0.0334 0.0338
June 0.0342 0.0333 0.0339
July 0.0338 0.0333 0.0335
August 0.0336 0.0334 0.0335
September 0.0336 0.0336 0.0336
October 0.0336 0.0327 0.0328
November 0.0330 0.0327 0.0329
December 0.0335 0.0327 0.0329