YEARLY HIGH
13.1717 SDG
YEARLY LOW
12.2358 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6124 SDG

2019 QAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 13.1717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 12.2358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9359 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0647 to the December average rate of 12.3946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.1717 was up 0.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.1388, 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 65,858 SDG
2018 Average 32,027 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 61,179 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,679.31 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.1505
12.3166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SDG 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 12.8340, compared to 12.3909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.7906 SDG (High: 13.1717 / Low: 12.3811). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 SDG (High: 12.4004 / Low: 12.3852).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7906
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 12.9950) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.9717), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0233 (+161.38%).

2019 Avg (April) 12.9950
2018 Avg (April) 4.9717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1257 13.0112 13.0647
February 13.0999 13.0692 13.0803
March 13.1059 13.0497 13.0810
April 13.1717 12.3811 12.9950
May 12.4137 12.3669 12.3903
June 12.4186 12.3530 12.3929
July 12.4319 12.3867 12.3934
August 12.4004 12.2358 12.3861
September 12.4004 12.3210 12.3897
October 12.4004 12.3852 12.3927
November 12.4013 12.3639 12.3886
December 12.4132 12.3761 12.3946