YEARLY HIGH
0.2739 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2358 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2524 QAR

2019 LSL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.2358.

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 0.2622 to the December average rate of 0.2527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2739 was down 13.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,370 QAR
2018 Average 1,385 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,179 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190.50 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2666
0.2386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2566, compared to 0.2481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0214 QAR (High: 0.2730 / Low: 0.2515). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 QAR (High: 0.2624 / Low: 0.2559).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0214
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.2643) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0434 (-14.11%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.2643
2018 Avg (February) 0.3077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2730 0.2515 0.2622
February 0.2739 0.2583 0.2643
March 0.2603 0.2482 0.2536
April 0.2610 0.2520 0.2574
May 0.2563 0.2484 0.2527
June 0.2575 0.2422 0.2496
July 0.2624 0.2559 0.2592
August 0.2562 0.2358 0.2410
September 0.2491 0.2391 0.2451
October 0.2504 0.2377 0.2444
November 0.2491 0.2409 0.2462
December 0.2596 0.2459 0.2527