YEARLY HIGH
168.5778 CRC
YEARLY LOW
153.5682 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
161.2612 CRC

2019 QAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 168.5778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 153.5682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0096 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.7353 to the December average rate of 155.7205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 168.5778 was down 1.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 171.5667, 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 842,889 CRC
2018 Average 791,876 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 767,841 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,048.22 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

168.6338
154.5466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CRC 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 164.5184, compared to 158.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.5184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 6.6343 CRC (High: 160.8228 / Low: 154.1885). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0014 CRC (High: 160.4007 / Low: 159.3994).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.6343
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 3.1690 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 167.4599) against the same month in 2018 (average: 156.8746), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5853 (+6.75%).

2019 Avg (February) 167.4599
2018 Avg (February) 156.8746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 167.8619 164.3861 165.7353
February 168.5778 166.8358 167.4599
March 167.0164 163.7889 165.6891
April 166.4622 162.9716 164.7292
May 163.6946 160.7403 162.5601
June 162.5549 160.0748 160.9370
July 160.3213 157.0860 158.5780
August 157.4459 153.5744 156.3733
September 160.1431 156.1198 158.6656
October 160.4007 159.3994 159.7968
November 160.8228 154.1885 158.8895
December 157.0280 153.5682 155.7205