YEARLY HIGH
0.4564 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4487 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4512 QAR

2019 MOP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.4564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.4487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4508 to the December average rate of 0.4530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4564 was down 0.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,282 QAR
2018 Average 2,255 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,243 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.71 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4533
0.4501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.4507, compared to 0.4517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0060 QAR (High: 0.4564 / Low: 0.4505). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.4506 / Low: 0.4500).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.4511) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.16%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.4511
2018 Avg (August) 0.4504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4527 0.4489 0.4508
February 0.4506 0.4500 0.4504
March 0.4514 0.4503 0.4505
April 0.4514 0.4496 0.4505
May 0.4512 0.4499 0.4505
June 0.4537 0.4499 0.4516
July 0.4539 0.4508 0.4524
August 0.4564 0.4505 0.4511
September 0.4542 0.4487 0.4512
October 0.4512 0.4504 0.4508
November 0.4524 0.4510 0.4516
December 0.4546 0.4514 0.4530