YEARLY HIGH
0.4678 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4623 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4647 QAR

2019 HKD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 0.4678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.4623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4644 to the December average rate of 0.4665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4678 was down 1.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,694 QAR
2018 Average 11,615 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,558 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.45 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4667
0.4636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.4642, compared to 0.4651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0029 QAR (High: 0.4652 / Low: 0.4623). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.4644 / Low: 0.4638).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.4661) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.46%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.4661
2018 Avg (July) 0.4639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4649 0.4640 0.4644
February 0.4644 0.4638 0.4640
March 0.4643 0.4636 0.4639
April 0.4647 0.4638 0.4641
May 0.4645 0.4637 0.4639
June 0.4663 0.4641 0.4652
July 0.4678 0.4651 0.4661
August 0.4652 0.4623 0.4643
September 0.4657 0.4636 0.4647
October 0.4648 0.4625 0.4642
November 0.4656 0.4646 0.4651
December 0.4676 0.4649 0.4665