YEARLY HIGH
2.0386 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0182 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0229 QAR

2020 AWG to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 2.0386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2.0182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0227 to the December average rate of 2.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0386 was down 0.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,193 QAR
2019 Average 10,112 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,091 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.08 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0233
2.0226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.0228, compared to 2.0229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0184 QAR (High: 2.0386 / Low: 2.0203). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 2.0232 / Low: 2.0226).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 2.0232) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.02%).

2020 Avg (May) 2.0232
2019 Avg (May) 2.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0228 2.0218 2.0227
February 2.0235 2.0220 2.0227
March 2.0252 2.0182 2.0227
April 2.0262 2.0213 2.0228
May 2.0386 2.0203 2.0232
June 2.0231 2.0214 2.0228
July 2.0257 2.0214 2.0227
August 2.0284 2.0211 2.0232
September 2.0229 2.0214 2.0227
October 2.0231 2.0213 2.0228
November 2.0232 2.0226 2.0228
December 2.0278 2.0226 2.0232