YEARLY HIGH
0.0987 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0605 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0779 QAR

2019 ARS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0381 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0975 to the December average rate of 0.0609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0987 was down 50.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 493 QAR
2018 Average 695 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 303 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190.63 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1011
0.0572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0883, compared to 0.0675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0217 QAR (High: 0.0822 / Low: 0.0605). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.0610 / Low: 0.0607).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0975) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1916), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0942 (-49.14%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0975
2018 Avg (January) 0.1916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0987 0.0963 0.0975
February 0.0980 0.0918 0.0950
March 0.0915 0.0830 0.0883
April 0.0875 0.0794 0.0846
May 0.0820 0.0804 0.0812
June 0.0859 0.0811 0.0834
July 0.0877 0.0830 0.0859
August 0.0822 0.0605 0.0707
September 0.0658 0.0612 0.0643
October 0.0632 0.0608 0.0623
November 0.0613 0.0608 0.0610
December 0.0610 0.0607 0.0609