YEARLY HIGH
14.1312 GMD
YEARLY LOW
13.5210 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7580 GMD

2019 QAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 14.1312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 13.5210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6103 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5951 to the December average rate of 14.0991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 14.1312 was up 2.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.7309, 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 70,656 GMD
2018 Average 66,042 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 67,605 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,051.36 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.1495
13.5447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GMD 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 13.6158, compared to 13.9001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2842 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.2456 GMD (High: 14.0980 / Low: 13.8523). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 GMD (High: 13.6184 / Low: 13.5856).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2456
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 14.0991) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.5652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5339 (+3.94%).

2019 Avg (December) 14.0991
2018 Avg (December) 13.5652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6151 13.5489 13.5951
February 13.6184 13.5856 13.6066
March 13.6550 13.5937 13.6278
April 13.6583 13.5928 13.6178
May 13.6721 13.5952 13.6309
June 13.6843 13.5210 13.6168
July 13.7339 13.6485 13.6936
August 13.8726 13.7188 13.7751
September 13.8863 13.7600 13.8354
October 14.0980 13.8523 13.9375
November 14.0949 13.9672 14.0597
December 14.1312 14.0621 14.0991