YEARLY HIGH
0.2219 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1952 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2113 QAR

2020 MDL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.2219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.1952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0267 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2096 to the December average rate of 0.2118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2219 was up 3.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,110 QAR
2019 Average 1,039 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 976 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.52 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2221
0.1990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2070, compared to 0.2156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0115 QAR (High: 0.2068 / Low: 0.1952). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 QAR (High: 0.2142 / Low: 0.2111).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.2202) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+6.59%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.2202
2019 Avg (August) 0.2066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2130 0.2058 0.2096
February 0.2113 0.2044 0.2074
March 0.2113 0.2005 0.2062
April 0.2068 0.1952 0.2009
May 0.2087 0.2031 0.2059
June 0.2149 0.2091 0.2122
July 0.2201 0.2111 0.2148
August 0.2219 0.2181 0.2202
September 0.2211 0.2159 0.2190
October 0.2169 0.2131 0.2153
November 0.2142 0.2111 0.2127
December 0.2133 0.2100 0.2118