YEARLY HIGH
334.7118 KRW
YEARLY LOW
304.8550 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
319.9569 KRW

2019 QAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 334.7118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 304.8550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.8568 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 307.8118 to the December average rate of 321.9392, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 334.7118 was up 6.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 314.6771, 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 1,673,559 KRW
2018 Average 1,511,226 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,524,275 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,284.12 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

334.8655
305.3524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KRW 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 314.6481, compared to 325.2657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.6177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 314.6481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 325.2657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 12.1596 KRW (High: 332.0442 / Low: 319.8846). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6973 KRW (High: 312.9644 / Low: 309.2672).

October Spread (Volatile) ±12.1596
March Spread (Stable) ±3.6973

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.2785 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 332.4060) against the same month in 2018 (average: 308.0447), the exchange rate shifted by +24.3614 (+7.91%).

2019 Avg (August) 332.4060
2018 Avg (August) 308.0447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 311.2888 304.8550 307.8118
February 310.1566 306.2743 308.3790
March 312.9644 309.2672 311.0985
April 319.7579 310.9523 313.7784
May 328.1643 319.6339 324.7296
June 326.8149 316.7495 322.0910
July 326.1179 318.7828 323.3345
August 334.7118 328.3322 332.4060
September 333.3618 324.0097 328.1276
October 332.0442 319.8846 324.8606
November 324.5537 317.1533 320.9266
December 326.9821 317.1491 321.9392