YEARLY HIGH
0.0148 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0137 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0145 QAR

2018 YER to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.0148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0148 was down 5.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74 QAR
2017 Average 73 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 69 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.37 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0146
0.0145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0145, compared to 0.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 QAR (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0137). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0145).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0146) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0147), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.61%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0146
2017 Avg (December) 0.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145
February 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145
March 0.0146 0.0137 0.0145
April 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145
May 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145
June 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145
July 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145
August 0.0145 0.0145 0.0145
September 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145
October 0.0146 0.0145 0.0145
November 0.0145 0.0144 0.0145
December 0.0148 0.0145 0.0146