2020 CAD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8671 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5108 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7170 QAR

2020 CAD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.8671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 2.5108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3563 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7839 to the December average rate of 2.8433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8671 was up 2.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,335 QAR

2019 Average 13,722 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,554 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,781.50 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.8685

2.5654

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.6698, compared to 2.7641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6698

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2217 QAR (High: 2.7324 / Low: 2.5108). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 QAR (High: 2.7537 / Low: 2.7185).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2217

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1271 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.8433) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.7647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0785 (+2.84%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.8433

2019 Avg (December) 2.7647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8087	2.7505	2.7839
February	2.7537	2.7185	2.7411
March	2.7324	2.5108	2.6141
April	2.6242	2.5587	2.5906
May	2.6469	2.5528	2.6030
June	2.7231	2.6602	2.6859
July	2.7294	2.6750	2.6952
August	2.7901	2.7148	2.7508
September	2.7894	2.7197	2.7548
October	2.7772	2.7332	2.7566
November	2.8042	2.7235	2.7841
December	2.8671	2.8150	2.8433