2019 QAR to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 QAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the QAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2626.2695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 2479.9813.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 146.2882 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2516.0071 to the December average rate of 2603.6033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2626.2695 was up 3.82% compared to the 2018 peak of 2529.5256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
QAR to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2520.5736, compared to 2549.4402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.8667 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 138.0062 GNF (High: 2617.9875 / Low: 2479.9813). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.1170 GNF (High: 2553.7616 / Low: 2533.6446).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 2.2214 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2603.6033) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2510.5478), the exchange rate shifted by +93.0555 (+3.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2529.4554 | 2492.3154 | 2516.0071 |
| February | 2534.9482 | 2504.0661 | 2519.5755 |
| March | 2535.0179 | 2500.5283 | 2521.8898 |
| April | 2535.3542 | 2503.1475 | 2520.3295 |
| May | 2539.1376 | 2508.8241 | 2522.9166 |
| June | 2539.1383 | 2507.1288 | 2522.7228 |
| July | 2537.0610 | 2508.0141 | 2528.4726 |
| August | 2537.7650 | 2490.6112 | 2526.2512 |
| September | 2538.6804 | 2511.7269 | 2531.9177 |
| October | 2553.7616 | 2533.6446 | 2538.8270 |
| November | 2617.9875 | 2479.9813 | 2567.5694 |
| December | 2626.2695 | 2585.5240 | 2603.6033 |