YEARLY HIGH
0.3925 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3443 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3655 AUD

2021 QAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.3925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.3443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0481 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3558 to the December average rate of 0.3839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3925 was down 17.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4781, 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 1,962 AUD
2020 Average 1,996 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,722 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.70 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3869
0.3509
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 0.3561, compared to 0.3749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0208 AUD (High: 0.3847 / Low: 0.3639). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 AUD (High: 0.3562 / Low: 0.3500).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.3839) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0197 (+5.40%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.3839
2020 Avg (December) 0.3643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3605 0.3514 0.3558
February 0.3614 0.3443 0.3541
March 0.3618 0.3510 0.3564
April 0.3609 0.3521 0.3569
May 0.3562 0.3500 0.3539
June 0.3673 0.3541 0.3596
July 0.3743 0.3583 0.3694
August 0.3850 0.3670 0.3745
September 0.3847 0.3639 0.3743
October 0.3781 0.3647 0.3710
November 0.3856 0.3652 0.3766
December 0.3925 0.3781 0.3839