2021 AED to QAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 AED to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the AED to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1.0079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.9858.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9917 to the December average rate of 0.9913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0079 was up 0.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
AED to QAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.9914, compared to 0.9928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0185 QAR (High: 1.0043 / Low: 0.9858). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 QAR (High: 0.9917 / Low: 0.9909).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.9959) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.9962 | 0.9910 | 0.9917 |
| February | 0.9917 | 0.9909 | 0.9913 |
| March | 0.9941 | 0.9912 | 0.9915 |
| April | 0.9924 | 0.9880 | 0.9911 |
| May | 0.9948 | 0.9898 | 0.9915 |
| June | 0.9947 | 0.9912 | 0.9916 |
| July | 1.0076 | 0.9910 | 0.9927 |
| August | 1.0079 | 0.9910 | 0.9959 |
| September | 1.0043 | 0.9858 | 0.9938 |
| October | 0.9979 | 0.9911 | 0.9915 |
| November | 0.9968 | 0.9912 | 0.9915 |
| December | 0.9927 | 0.9905 | 0.9913 |