YEARLY HIGH
0.4781 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3567 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3992 AUD

2020 QAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.4781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1214 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4001 to the December average rate of 0.3643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4781 was up 16.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4112, 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 2,390 AUD
2019 Average 1,976 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,784 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 606.96 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4506
0.3564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AUD 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 0.4185, compared to 0.3799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0651 AUD (High: 0.4781 / Low: 0.4130). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 AUD (High: 0.3907 / Low: 0.3793).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0651
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4428) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0550 (+14.19%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4428
2019 Avg (March) 0.3878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4103 0.3912 0.4001
February 0.4219 0.4068 0.4123
March 0.4781 0.4130 0.4428
April 0.4581 0.4190 0.4361
May 0.4312 0.4119 0.4215
June 0.4049 0.3910 0.3983
July 0.3973 0.3813 0.3910
August 0.3860 0.3726 0.3812
September 0.3909 0.3724 0.3802
October 0.3907 0.3793 0.3853
November 0.3919 0.3711 0.3773
December 0.3721 0.3567 0.3643