YEARLY HIGH
0.0740 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0708 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0727 QAR

2019 GMD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 0.0740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0736 to the December average rate of 0.0709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0740 was down 4.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 370 QAR
2018 Average 379 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 354 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.97 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0738
0.0707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0734, compared to 0.0720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0013 QAR (High: 0.0722 / Low: 0.0709). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0736 / Low: 0.0734).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0734) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0772), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-4.81%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0734
2018 Avg (June) 0.0772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0738 0.0734 0.0736
February 0.0736 0.0734 0.0735
March 0.0736 0.0732 0.0734
April 0.0736 0.0732 0.0734
May 0.0736 0.0731 0.0734
June 0.0740 0.0731 0.0734
July 0.0733 0.0728 0.0730
August 0.0729 0.0721 0.0726
September 0.0727 0.0720 0.0723
October 0.0722 0.0709 0.0718
November 0.0716 0.0709 0.0711
December 0.0711 0.0708 0.0709