YEARLY HIGH
0.1296 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1139 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1248 QAR

2019 ETB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1284 to the December average rate of 0.1157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1296 was down 2.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 648 QAR
2018 Average 658 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 570 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.23 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1297
0.1144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1270, compared to 0.1225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0058 QAR (High: 0.1197 / Low: 0.1139). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 QAR (High: 0.1285 / Low: 0.1270).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1284) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1326), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-3.17%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1284
2018 Avg (January) 0.1326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1296 0.1276 0.1284
February 0.1289 0.1273 0.1279
March 0.1285 0.1270 0.1276
April 0.1274 0.1259 0.1264
May 0.1270 0.1251 0.1260
June 0.1270 0.1250 0.1257
July 0.1275 0.1249 0.1257
August 0.1260 0.1233 0.1248
September 0.1251 0.1233 0.1239
October 0.1243 0.1222 0.1232
November 0.1237 0.1190 0.1217
December 0.1197 0.1139 0.1157