YEARLY HIGH
0.2699 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2246 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2470 QAR

2021 LSL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.2699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.2246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0453 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2416 to the December average rate of 0.2295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2699 was up 3.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2599, 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 1,350 QAR
2020 Average 1,113 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,123 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 226.74 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2665
0.2261
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 0.2509, compared to 0.2431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0217 QAR (High: 0.2614 / Low: 0.2397). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 QAR (High: 0.2558 / Low: 0.2470).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.2632) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0507 (+23.87%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.2632
2020 Avg (June) 0.2124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2497 0.2353 0.2416
February 0.2523 0.2416 0.2465
March 0.2479 0.2345 0.2429
April 0.2558 0.2470 0.2520
May 0.2648 0.2517 0.2589
June 0.2699 0.2547 0.2632
July 0.2602 0.2447 0.2515
August 0.2564 0.2386 0.2471
September 0.2614 0.2397 0.2505
October 0.2519 0.2398 0.2449
November 0.2436 0.2246 0.2350
December 0.2346 0.2246 0.2295