YEARLY HIGH
0.2599 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1907 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2224 QAR

2020 NAD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD 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 0.1907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0692 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2536 to the December average rate of 0.2449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2599 was down 5.11% 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 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,299 QAR
2019 Average 1,259 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 954 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.85 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2594
0.1906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.2210, compared to 0.2238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0347 QAR (High: 0.2375 / Low: 0.2028). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 QAR (High: 0.2212 / Low: 0.2133).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347
July 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: 0.2623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0087 (-3.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2536
2019 Avg (January) 0.2623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2599 0.2463 0.2536
February 0.2465 0.2364 0.2432
March 0.2375 0.2028 0.2195
April 0.2033 0.1907 0.1963
May 0.2094 0.1946 0.2004
June 0.2195 0.2083 0.2127
July 0.2212 0.2133 0.2175
August 0.2199 0.2058 0.2100
September 0.2243 0.2098 0.2168
October 0.2253 0.2010 0.2192
November 0.2386 0.2232 0.2343
December 0.2509 0.2371 0.2449