YEARLY HIGH
0.3744 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3572 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3644 CAD

2019 QAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3653 to the December average rate of 0.3617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3744 was down 0.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3748, 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 1,872 CAD
2018 Average 1,780 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,786 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.20 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3706
0.3588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CAD 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 0.3662, compared to 0.3626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0139 CAD (High: 0.3744 / Low: 0.3605). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 CAD (High: 0.3717 / Low: 0.3681).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3653) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+6.97%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3653
2018 Avg (January) 0.3415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3744 0.3605 0.3653
February 0.3656 0.3595 0.3626
March 0.3692 0.3646 0.3671
April 0.3706 0.3657 0.3676
May 0.3717 0.3681 0.3696
June 0.3717 0.3595 0.3651
July 0.3625 0.3579 0.3598
August 0.3672 0.3626 0.3646
September 0.3664 0.3610 0.3637
October 0.3674 0.3586 0.3623
November 0.3654 0.3610 0.3636
December 0.3655 0.3572 0.3617