2020 LSL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2599 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1908 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2227 QAR

2020 LSL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.1908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0690 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2536 to the December average rate of 0.2446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2599 was down 5.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,299 QAR

2019 Average 1,261 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 954 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.20 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2594

0.1906

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2209, compared to 0.2244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2209

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0345 QAR (High: 0.2380 / Low: 0.2035). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 QAR (High: 0.2252 / Low: 0.2173).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2536) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2622), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-3.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2536

2019 Avg (January) 0.2622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2599	0.2463	0.2536
February	0.2468	0.2364	0.2431
March	0.2380	0.2035	0.2193
April	0.2027	0.1908	0.1963
May	0.2095	0.1947	0.2006
June	0.2192	0.2084	0.2124
July	0.2212	0.2120	0.2173
August	0.2188	0.2056	0.2119
September	0.2250	0.2125	0.2175
October	0.2252	0.2173	0.2211
November	0.2395	0.2237	0.2343
December	0.2498	0.2374	0.2446