YEARLY HIGH
0.9871 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9653 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9716 QAR

2021 SAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.9871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.9653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9710 to the December average rate of 0.9702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9871 was up 1.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,935 QAR
2020 Average 4,851 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,827 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.81 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9759
0.9697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.9709, compared to 0.9722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0183 QAR (High: 0.9836 / Low: 0.9653). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 QAR (High: 0.9713 / Low: 0.9703).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.9754) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9711), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.45%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.9754
2020 Avg (August) 0.9711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9753 0.9704 0.9710
February 0.9713 0.9703 0.9707
March 0.9736 0.9704 0.9710
April 0.9719 0.9675 0.9707
May 0.9743 0.9694 0.9710
June 0.9743 0.9707 0.9713
July 0.9868 0.9703 0.9721
August 0.9871 0.9706 0.9754
September 0.9836 0.9653 0.9733
October 0.9773 0.9706 0.9710
November 0.9760 0.9702 0.9709
December 0.9717 0.9694 0.9702