YEARLY HIGH
1.0111 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.0010 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0088 AED

2020 QAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 1.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 1.0010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0089 to the December average rate of 1.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0111 was down 0.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,055 AED
2019 Average 5,044 AED
Yearly Trough Low 5,005 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.40 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0089
1.0085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AED 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 1.0088, compared to 1.0087 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) 1.0088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0091 AED (High: 1.0100 / Low: 1.0010). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 1.0088 / Low: 1.0087).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.0089) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.0089
2019 Avg (March) 1.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0092 1.0088 1.0089
February 1.0090 1.0086 1.0088
March 1.0111 1.0076 1.0089
April 1.0096 1.0071 1.0088
May 1.0100 1.0010 1.0086
June 1.0088 1.0087 1.0088
July 1.0089 1.0086 1.0088
August 1.0097 1.0059 1.0086
September 1.0093 1.0087 1.0088
October 1.0096 1.0087 1.0088
November 1.0089 1.0086 1.0088
December 1.0089 1.0063 1.0086