YEARLY HIGH
0.4785 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4590 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4715 QAR

2020 GTQ to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.4785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.4590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0195 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4730 to the December average rate of 0.4666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4785 was down 0.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,393 QAR
2019 Average 2,365 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,295 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.46 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4774
0.4656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.4736, compared to 0.4695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0195 QAR (High: 0.4785 / Low: 0.4590). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 QAR (High: 0.4736 / Low: 0.4722).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4735) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.03%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4735
2019 Avg (March) 0.4733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4751 0.4701 0.4730
February 0.4775 0.4750 0.4764
March 0.4785 0.4590 0.4735
April 0.4757 0.4702 0.4723
May 0.4771 0.4718 0.4731
June 0.4742 0.4722 0.4732
July 0.4736 0.4722 0.4730
August 0.4745 0.4716 0.4728
September 0.4712 0.4677 0.4694
October 0.4684 0.4670 0.4679
November 0.4685 0.4656 0.4674
December 0.4681 0.4654 0.4666