YEARLY HIGH
2.8034 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0916 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5144 QAR

2020 AUD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.8034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 2.0916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7118 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4999 to the December average rate of 2.7456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8034 was up 5.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,017 QAR
2019 Average 12,660 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,458 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,559.07 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7938
2.2155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.3946, compared to 2.6342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3299 QAR (High: 2.4216 / Low: 2.0916). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0773 QAR (High: 2.6366 / Low: 2.5593).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3299
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0773

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1622 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.7456) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2375 (+9.47%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.7456
2019 Avg (December) 2.5081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5560 2.4373 2.4999
February 2.4582 2.3700 2.4259
March 2.4216 2.0916 2.2637
April 2.3864 2.1830 2.2945
May 2.4278 2.3190 2.3728
June 2.5573 2.4700 2.5108
July 2.6223 2.5169 2.5582
August 2.6839 2.5908 2.6237
September 2.6856 2.5584 2.6309
October 2.6366 2.5593 2.5956
November 2.6946 2.5515 2.6510
December 2.8034 2.6873 2.7456