YEARLY HIGH
0.0322 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0296 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0307 QAR

2020 NPR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0319 to the December average rate of 0.0309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0322 was down 3.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161 QAR
2019 Average 162 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 148 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.99 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0322
0.0297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0307, compared to 0.0307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0017 QAR (High: 0.0315 / Low: 0.0298). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.0308 / Low: 0.0305).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0319) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0322), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.87%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0319
2019 Avg (January) 0.0322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0322 0.0317 0.0319
February 0.0320 0.0315 0.0318
March 0.0315 0.0298 0.0306
April 0.0302 0.0296 0.0299
May 0.0305 0.0299 0.0301
June 0.0303 0.0299 0.0300
July 0.0305 0.0301 0.0304
August 0.0310 0.0303 0.0305
September 0.0313 0.0309 0.0310
October 0.0311 0.0305 0.0309
November 0.0308 0.0305 0.0306
December 0.0312 0.0308 0.0309