YEARLY HIGH
463.2173 CDF
YEARLY LOW
446.2959 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
453.9311 CDF

2019 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 463.2173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 446.2959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.9214 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 448.9761 to the December average rate of 460.9540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 463.2173 was up 1.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 455.6347, 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 2,316,087 CDF
2018 Average 2,223,704 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,231,480 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,607.04 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

462.1517
447.7783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CDF 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 450.7364, compared to 457.1257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 450.7364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 457.1257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 8.9398 CDF (High: 457.5667 / Low: 448.6269). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0861 CDF (High: 457.5667 / Low: 455.4806).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.9398
September Spread (Stable) ±2.0861

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7271 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 460.9540) against the same month in 2018 (average: 445.8014), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1526 (+3.40%).

2019 Avg (December) 460.9540
2018 Avg (December) 445.8014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 452.2265 446.2959 448.9761
February 452.5374 447.6474 449.8641
March 451.4654 447.6792 449.4907
April 451.0473 448.4253 450.1086
May 454.4083 449.0526 451.6205
June 456.1935 451.1723 454.3586
July 458.0115 453.1387 455.9039
August 457.5667 448.6269 455.1769
September 457.5667 455.4806 457.0580
October 457.5667 455.2311 456.7312
November 457.5980 454.4819 456.9301
December 463.2173 457.2920 460.9540