YEARLY HIGH
0.9776 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9669 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9708 QAR

2019 SAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.9776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.9669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9709 to the December average rate of 0.9707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9776 was down 0.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,888 QAR
2018 Average 4,854 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,834 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.57 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9709
0.9705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.9708, compared to 0.9707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0073 QAR (High: 0.9776 / Low: 0.9702). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.9711 / Low: 0.9705).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.9709) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.03%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.9709
2018 Avg (January) 0.9706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9776 0.9702 0.9709
February 0.9715 0.9706 0.9709
March 0.9717 0.9704 0.9708
April 0.9712 0.9702 0.9708
May 0.9713 0.9702 0.9709
June 0.9710 0.9677 0.9706
July 0.9711 0.9705 0.9708
August 0.9719 0.9669 0.9706
September 0.9727 0.9688 0.9707
October 0.9718 0.9672 0.9706
November 0.9712 0.9705 0.9709
December 0.9710 0.9691 0.9707