YEARLY HIGH
0.0588 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0527 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0563 QAR

2019 RUB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0546 to the December average rate of 0.0579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0588 was down 10.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 294 QAR
2018 Average 291 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 263 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.58 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0583
0.0542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to QAR 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 0.0558, compared to 0.0568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 QAR (High: 0.0556 / Low: 0.0527). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 QAR (High: 0.0574 / Low: 0.0566).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0579) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0540), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+7.37%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0579
2018 Avg (December) 0.0540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0556 0.0527 0.0546
February 0.0557 0.0546 0.0554
March 0.0571 0.0548 0.0558
April 0.0572 0.0557 0.0564
May 0.0566 0.0556 0.0561
June 0.0582 0.0555 0.0568
July 0.0581 0.0570 0.0576
August 0.0566 0.0544 0.0553
September 0.0571 0.0545 0.0561
October 0.0572 0.0556 0.0566
November 0.0574 0.0566 0.0570
December 0.0588 0.0566 0.0579