YEARLY HIGH
16.5191 ARS
YEARLY LOW
10.1357 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2208 ARS

2019 QAR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 16.5191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 10.1357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3834 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2614 to the December average rate of 16.4254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 16.5191 was up 45.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.3227, 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 82,595 ARS
2018 Average 38,585 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 50,678 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,916.95 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.0418
9.6450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to ARS 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 11.3796, compared to 15.0619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 4.3529 ARS (High: 16.5191 / Low: 12.1662). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0784 ARS (High: 16.4693 / Low: 16.3910).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.3529
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3522 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 14.3103) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.2034), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1068 (+74.44%).

2019 Avg (August) 14.3103
2018 Avg (August) 8.2034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3835 10.1357 10.2614
February 10.8915 10.1992 10.5303
March 12.0495 10.9311 11.3375
April 12.5880 11.4291 11.8325
May 12.4332 12.1921 12.3148
June 12.3344 11.6364 12.0013
July 12.0472 11.4038 11.6492
August 16.5191 12.1662 14.3103
September 16.3420 15.1870 15.5433
October 16.4576 15.8172 16.0564
November 16.4597 16.3221 16.3868
December 16.4693 16.3910 16.4254