2019 QAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

160.6702 SOS

YEARLY LOW

156.2557 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.2500 SOS

2019 QAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 160.6702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 156.2557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4145 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.3770 to the December average rate of 159.2584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 160.6702 was down 0.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 161.4941, 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 803,351 SOS

2018 Average 794,831 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 781,278 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,072.62 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

159.6234

158.7684

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SOS 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 159.3516, compared to 159.1485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.3516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.1485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.3159 SOS (High: 159.5716 / Low: 156.2557). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8832 SOS (High: 159.7045 / Low: 158.8212).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.3159

February Spread (Stable) ±0.8832

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5572 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 159.3770) against the same month in 2018 (average: 159.2818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0951 (+0.06%).

2019 Avg (January) 159.3770

2018 Avg (January) 159.2818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	160.6702	158.1288	159.3770
February	159.7045	158.8212	159.1660
March	160.5214	158.5695	159.3126
April	159.5927	158.5353	159.1767
May	160.5329	158.5917	159.5254
June	160.6702	158.7967	159.5521
July	160.3612	158.8667	159.3969
August	159.5716	156.2557	158.8396
September	159.5716	157.4269	159.0872
October	159.8462	158.8026	159.1958
November	159.5715	158.5610	159.1129
December	160.1208	158.8830	159.2584