YEARLY HIGH
1.0130 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.0068 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0088 AED

2019 QAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 1.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0088 to the December average rate of 1.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0130 was down 0.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,065 AED
2018 Average 5,044 AED
Yearly Trough Low 5,034 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.01 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0090
1.0088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AED 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 1.0088, compared to 1.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0056 AED (High: 1.0130 / Low: 1.0074). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AED (High: 1.0089 / Low: 1.0086).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.0089) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.02%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.0089
2018 Avg (August) 1.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0089 1.0085 1.0088
February 1.0091 1.0081 1.0088
March 1.0092 1.0080 1.0088
April 1.0094 1.0086 1.0088
May 1.0093 1.0083 1.0088
June 1.0097 1.0087 1.0088
July 1.0089 1.0086 1.0088
August 1.0130 1.0074 1.0089
September 1.0106 1.0068 1.0088
October 1.0125 1.0079 1.0090
November 1.0091 1.0085 1.0088
December 1.0099 1.0087 1.0089