YEARLY HIGH
1.2944 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0548 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0763 QAR

2019 PGK to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.2944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1.0548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2396 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0825 to the December average rate of 1.0682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2944 was up 13.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1399, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,472 QAR
2018 Average 5,540 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,274 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,198.13 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0839
1.0667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.0799, compared to 1.0727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.2380 QAR (High: 1.2944 / Low: 1.0565). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 QAR (High: 1.0837 / Low: 1.0803).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2380
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.0760) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0842), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0082 (-0.76%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.0760
2018 Avg (November) 1.0842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0892 1.0768 1.0825
February 1.0837 1.0803 1.0819
March 1.0830 1.0767 1.0793
April 1.0835 1.0734 1.0792
May 1.0836 1.0750 1.0793
June 1.0819 1.0745 1.0774
July 1.0806 1.0710 1.0752
August 1.0851 1.0564 1.0722
September 1.0797 1.0567 1.0717
October 1.0772 1.0648 1.0727
November 1.2944 1.0565 1.0760
December 1.0740 1.0548 1.0682