YEARLY HIGH
4.2405 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.6507 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9666 LSL

2019 QAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 4.2405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 3.6507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5898 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8146 to the December average rate of 3.9591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.2405 was down 0.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.2820, 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 21,203 LSL
2018 Average 18,171 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 18,253 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,949.08 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.1881
3.7482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LSL 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 3.8990, compared to 4.0342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3375 LSL (High: 4.2405 / Low: 3.9030). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0969 LSL (High: 3.9076 / Low: 3.8107).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3375
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0969

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1500 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 4.1515) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.8158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3357 (+8.80%).

2019 Avg (August) 4.1515
2018 Avg (August) 3.8158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9754 3.6632 3.8146
February 3.8718 3.6507 3.7848
March 4.0293 3.8424 3.9434
April 3.9690 3.8316 3.8859
May 4.0250 3.9024 3.9572
June 4.1286 3.8833 4.0084
July 3.9076 3.8107 3.8583
August 4.2405 3.9030 4.1515
September 4.1815 4.0148 4.0802
October 4.2068 3.9941 4.0932
November 4.1516 4.0138 4.0627
December 4.0674 3.8516 3.9591