YEARLY HIGH
0.0481 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0466 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0474 QAR

2020 AFN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.0481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0472 to the December average rate of 0.0473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0481 was down 1.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 241 QAR
2019 Average 234 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 233 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.44 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0479
0.0471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0475, compared to 0.0473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 QAR (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0468). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0474 / Low: 0.0473).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0478) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0483), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.08%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0478
2019 Avg (March) 0.0483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0477 0.0466 0.0472
February 0.0480 0.0468 0.0473
March 0.0481 0.0473 0.0478
April 0.0480 0.0475 0.0478
May 0.0478 0.0475 0.0476
June 0.0475 0.0469 0.0471
July 0.0475 0.0471 0.0472
August 0.0475 0.0467 0.0473
September 0.0476 0.0472 0.0474
October 0.0474 0.0473 0.0474
November 0.0474 0.0473 0.0473
December 0.0474 0.0471 0.0473