YEARLY HIGH
2.1554 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.1338 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1387 QAR

2020 AZN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 2.1554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2.1338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1386 to the December average rate of 2.1391, 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 2.1554 was up 0.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,777 QAR
2019 Average 10,693 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,669 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.93 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1392
2.1384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.1387, compared to 2.1388 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) 2.1387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0194 QAR (High: 2.1554 / Low: 2.1359). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 2.1389 / Low: 2.1385).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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: 2.1392) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.02%).

2020 Avg (May) 2.1392
2019 Avg (May) 2.1387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1386 2.1376 2.1386
February 2.1389 2.1383 2.1386
March 2.1412 2.1338 2.1385
April 2.1423 2.1371 2.1387
May 2.1554 2.1359 2.1392
June 2.1389 2.1385 2.1386
July 2.1390 2.1385 2.1386
August 2.1448 2.1368 2.1391
September 2.1388 2.1377 2.1386
October 2.1390 2.1370 2.1386
November 2.1390 2.1384 2.1386
December 2.1439 2.1385 2.1391