YEARLY HIGH
2.1368 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.0831 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1146 GTQ

2019 QAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 2.1368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 2.0831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0537 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1219 to the December average rate of 2.1120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.1368 was up 0.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.1324, 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 10,684 GTQ
2018 Average 10,333 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10,415 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.60 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.1341
2.0981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GTQ 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 2.1141, compared to 2.1152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0275 GTQ (High: 2.1106 / Low: 2.0831). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 GTQ (High: 2.1195 / Low: 2.1125).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 2.1311) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.1225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+0.41%).

2019 Avg (October) 2.1311
2018 Avg (October) 2.1225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1256 2.1120 2.1219
February 2.1365 2.1188 2.1273
March 2.1180 2.1052 2.1127
April 2.1100 2.0928 2.1011
May 2.1188 2.1006 2.1060
June 2.1237 2.1096 2.1153
July 2.1248 2.1011 2.1097
August 2.1106 2.0831 2.1070
September 2.1230 2.0958 2.1155
October 2.1368 2.1179 2.1311
November 2.1195 2.1125 2.1156
December 2.1176 2.1051 2.1120