YEARLY HIGH
100.3508 NGN
YEARLY LOW
84.1510 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
98.8875 NGN

2019 QAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 100.3508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 84.1510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1999 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.8036 to the December average rate of 99.5957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 100.3508 was down 0.54% compared to the 2018 peak of 100.8955, 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 501,754 NGN
2018 Average 496,124 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 420,755 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,999.32 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

100.2352
95.0570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to NGN 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 98.5507, compared to 99.2242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.5507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.2242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 15.7544 NGN (High: 99.9209 / Low: 84.1665). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3718 NGN (High: 99.6577 / Low: 99.2859).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.7544
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3718

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.4397 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 99.8036) against the same month in 2018 (average: 98.9367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8670 (+0.88%).

2019 Avg (January) 99.8036
2018 Avg (January) 98.9367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.3508 99.3518 99.8036
February 99.6644 99.0790 99.2762
March 99.2859 98.5934 98.9071
April 99.2584 98.5139 98.9007
May 99.3274 98.7124 98.9282
June 99.2410 84.1510 95.4885
July 99.4841 98.7366 98.9952
August 99.9209 84.1665 98.6024
September 99.6979 98.5776 99.2943
October 99.6757 99.1483 99.3750
November 99.6577 99.2859 99.4828
December 99.8034 99.2927 99.5957