YEARLY HIGH
1.3703 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3367 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3473 QAR

2018 XCD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.3703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.3367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0336 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3469 to the December average rate of 1.3493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3703 was down 5.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,851 QAR
2017 Average 6,803 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,683 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168.08 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3496
1.3466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.3472, compared to 1.3475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0231 QAR (High: 1.3703 / Low: 1.3471). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 1.3474 / Low: 1.3472).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.3493) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3574), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-0.59%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.3493
2017 Avg (December) 1.3574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3484 1.3417 1.3469
February 1.3478 1.3461 1.3473
March 1.3477 1.3471 1.3474
April 1.3475 1.3464 1.3473
May 1.3476 1.3462 1.3472
June 1.3474 1.3472 1.3473
July 1.3473 1.3471 1.3472
August 1.3474 1.3422 1.3469
September 1.3492 1.3472 1.3474
October 1.3473 1.3411 1.3470
November 1.3474 1.3367 1.3468
December 1.3703 1.3471 1.3493