YEARLY HIGH
5.1010 QAR
YEARLY LOW
4.9458 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0392 QAR

2019 XDR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 5.1010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 4.9458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1552 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0867 to the December average rate of 5.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.1010 was down 4.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.3158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,505 QAR
2018 Average 25,811 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 24,729 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 776.18 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.0970
4.9726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.0728, compared to 5.0056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0764 QAR (High: 5.0222 / Low: 4.9458). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 QAR (High: 5.0778 / Low: 5.0541).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0764
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0331 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 5.0867) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.2348), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1481 (-2.83%).

2019 Avg (January) 5.0867
2018 Avg (January) 5.2348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1010 5.0735 5.0867
February 5.1010 5.0676 5.0812
March 5.0917 5.0669 5.0796
April 5.0778 5.0541 5.0692
May 5.0682 5.0443 5.0565
June 5.0788 5.0444 5.0635
July 5.0544 5.0070 5.0305
August 5.0131 4.9678 4.9977
September 4.9997 4.9645 4.9830
October 5.0222 4.9458 4.9954
November 5.0251 4.9971 5.0065
December 5.0405 4.9970 5.0208