2021 QAR to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0144 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.9921 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0080 AED

2021 QAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 1.0144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.9921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0084 to the December average rate of 1.0087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0144 was up 0.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0111, 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 5,072 AED

2020 Average 5,044 AED

Yearly Trough Low 4,961 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.46 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0094

1.0037

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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 1.0086, compared to 1.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0086

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0187 AED (High: 1.0144 / Low: 0.9957). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AED (High: 1.0092 / Low: 1.0083).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 1.0063) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0088), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-0.26%).

2021 Avg (September) 1.0063

2020 Avg (September) 1.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0091	1.0038	1.0084
February	1.0092	1.0083	1.0088
March	1.0088	1.0059	1.0085
April	1.0122	1.0077	1.0090
May	1.0103	1.0053	1.0086
June	1.0088	1.0053	1.0084
July	1.0091	0.9925	1.0074
August	1.0091	0.9921	1.0041
September	1.0144	0.9957	1.0063
October	1.0089	1.0021	1.0086
November	1.0088	1.0032	1.0085
December	1.0096	1.0074	1.0087