YEARLY HIGH
0.0231 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0172 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 QAR

2019 LRD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0229 to the December average rate of 0.0193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0231 was down 22.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116 QAR
2018 Average 127 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 86 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.71 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0234
0.0167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0215, compared to 0.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0023 QAR (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0227 / Low: 0.0225).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0229) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-20.25%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0229
2018 Avg (January) 0.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0231 0.0226 0.0229
February 0.0227 0.0225 0.0226
March 0.0225 0.0224 0.0225
April 0.0223 0.0214 0.0220
May 0.0214 0.0191 0.0203
June 0.0191 0.0186 0.0188
July 0.0186 0.0180 0.0182
August 0.0180 0.0175 0.0179
September 0.0176 0.0174 0.0175
October 0.0174 0.0172 0.0172
November 0.0189 0.0172 0.0181
December 0.0194 0.0190 0.0193