YEARLY HIGH
0.2285 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2038 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2152 GBP

2019 QAR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.2285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.2038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2129 to the December average rate of 0.2095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2285 was up 3.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2199, 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 1,142 GBP
2018 Average 1,030 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,019 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.04 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2278
0.2068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GBP 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 0.2123, compared to 0.2180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0133 GBP (High: 0.2249 / Low: 0.2116). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 GBP (High: 0.2150 / Low: 0.2121).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.2260) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2135), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+5.86%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2260
2018 Avg (August) 0.2135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2194 0.2079 0.2129
February 0.2146 0.2062 0.2111
March 0.2116 0.2064 0.2085
April 0.2130 0.2084 0.2109
May 0.2179 0.2085 0.2137
June 0.2190 0.2154 0.2166
July 0.2260 0.2172 0.2202
August 0.2285 0.2236 0.2260
September 0.2276 0.2193 0.2223
October 0.2249 0.2116 0.2170
November 0.2150 0.2121 0.2132
December 0.2128 0.2038 0.2095