YEARLY HIGH
2.7560 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.5021 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6408 QAR

2020 BND to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.7560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 2.5021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2539 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6953 to the December average rate of 2.7332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7560 was up 1.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,780 QAR
2019 Average 13,271 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,511 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,269.45 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7509
2.5388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.6047, compared to 2.6769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1397 QAR (High: 2.6419 / Low: 2.5021). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 QAR (High: 2.6866 / Low: 2.6649).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1397
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0742 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.7332) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0493 (+1.84%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.7332
2019 Avg (December) 2.6839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7063 2.6666 2.6953
February 2.6666 2.5971 2.6211
March 2.6419 2.5021 2.5721
April 2.5829 2.5298 2.5565
May 2.5969 2.5527 2.5700
June 2.6299 2.5831 2.6133
July 2.6534 2.6081 2.6223
August 2.6768 2.6449 2.6592
September 2.6838 2.6423 2.6663
October 2.6866 2.6649 2.6783
November 2.7225 2.6659 2.7020
December 2.7560 2.7139 2.7332