YEARLY HIGH
553.4574 CDF
YEARLY LOW
536.7018 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
546.3902 CDF

2021 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 553.4574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 536.7018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7556 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 541.8273 to the December average rate of 549.4143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 553.4574 was up 1.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 546.2785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,767,287 CDF
2020 Average 2,541,347 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,683,509 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,778.16 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

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QAR to CDF 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 545.4535, compared to 547.3269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 545.4535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 547.3269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 13.4466 CDF (High: 550.2609 / Low: 536.8143). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6582 CDF (High: 545.7782 / Low: 543.1200).

July Spread (Volatile) Âą13.4466
February Spread (Stable) Âą2.6582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.7943 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 548.6994) against the same month in 2020 (average: 535.5974), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1021 (+2.45%).

2021 Avg (October) 548.6994
2020 Avg (October) 535.5974

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Month High Low Average
January 543.5593 540.6770 541.8273
February 545.7782 543.1200 543.9414
March 548.2010 539.9830 545.7742
April 549.5743 544.1562 546.5186
May 549.8489 545.4086 548.0263
June 548.6130 543.9765 546.6330
July 550.2609 536.8143 546.3662
August 548.4757 536.7018 543.5719
September 551.0172 538.3346 545.4931
October 553.4574 541.7670 548.6994
November 552.1835 546.1895 550.4167
December 550.8415 544.0943 549.4143