YEARLY HIGH
18.9768 RUB
YEARLY LOW
17.0037 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7693 RUB

2019 QAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 18.9768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 17.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9732 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3237 to the December average rate of 17.2638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.9768 was down 2.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.3850, 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 94,884 RUB
2018 Average 86,255 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 85,018 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,865.91 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.4297
17.1578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to RUB 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 17.9126, compared to 17.6260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.0016 RUB (High: 18.9768 / Low: 17.9753). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2563 RUB (High: 17.6794 / Low: 17.4232).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0016
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2719 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 18.3237) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.5659), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7577 (+17.72%).

2019 Avg (January) 18.3237
2018 Avg (January) 15.5659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.9768 17.9753 18.3237
February 18.3073 17.9536 18.0659
March 18.2480 17.5262 17.9179
April 17.9680 17.4974 17.7335
May 17.9829 17.6717 17.8254
June 18.0326 17.1807 17.6091
July 17.5359 17.2164 17.3722
August 18.3941 17.6696 18.0928
September 18.3421 17.5190 17.8300
October 17.9868 17.4923 17.6615
November 17.6794 17.4232 17.5357
December 17.6708 17.0037 17.2638