YEARLY HIGH
0.0610 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0433 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0521 QAR

2020 ARS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0608 to the December average rate of 0.0441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0610 was down 38.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 305 QAR
2019 Average 389 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 216 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.86 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0624
0.0424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0566, compared to 0.0477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0024 QAR (High: 0.0588 / Low: 0.0565). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.0610 / Low: 0.0604).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0608) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0975), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0367 (-37.65%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0608
2019 Avg (January) 0.0975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0610 0.0604 0.0608
February 0.0604 0.0586 0.0594
March 0.0588 0.0565 0.0577
April 0.0565 0.0545 0.0556
May 0.0552 0.0532 0.0539
June 0.0531 0.0517 0.0524
July 0.0516 0.0503 0.0510
August 0.0504 0.0491 0.0497
September 0.0490 0.0478 0.0485
October 0.0478 0.0465 0.0470
November 0.0465 0.0448 0.0456
December 0.0447 0.0433 0.0441