YEARLY HIGH
0.0489 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0446 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0468 QAR

2019 AFN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.0489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.0446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0482 to the December average rate of 0.0463, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0489 was down 14.06% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244 QAR
2018 Average 252 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 223 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.35 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0489
0.0450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0473, compared to 0.0463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 QAR (High: 0.0470 / Low: 0.0451). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0466 / Low: 0.0464).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0486) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0525), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-7.41%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0486
2018 Avg (February) 0.0525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0484 0.0480 0.0482
February 0.0489 0.0482 0.0486
March 0.0488 0.0479 0.0483
April 0.0479 0.0468 0.0471
May 0.0470 0.0451 0.0461
June 0.0459 0.0447 0.0454
July 0.0458 0.0446 0.0453
August 0.0469 0.0455 0.0464
September 0.0467 0.0464 0.0465
October 0.0466 0.0464 0.0465
November 0.0466 0.0462 0.0465
December 0.0468 0.0462 0.0463