YEARLY HIGH
550.2609 BIF
YEARLY LOW
531.0019 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
541.7865 BIF

2021 QAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 550.2609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 531.0019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2590 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 534.4596 to the December average rate of 548.6303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 550.2609 was up 2.90% compared to the 2020 peak of 534.7432, 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 2,751,305 BIF
2020 Average 2,628,824 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,655,010 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,294.99 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

550.0474
533.0425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to BIF 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 537.9506, compared to 545.6224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 537.9506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 545.6224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 11.5831 BIF (High: 549.8251 / Low: 538.2420). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9104 BIF (High: 550.2609 / Low: 546.3505).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.5831
December Spread (Stable) ±3.9104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1992 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 548.6303) against the same month in 2020 (average: 533.4015), the exchange rate shifted by +15.2289 (+2.86%).

2021 Avg (December) 548.6303
2020 Avg (December) 533.4015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 538.3506 531.0019 534.4596
February 538.5883 533.3583 535.7539
March 539.6869 532.8572 536.8565
April 540.6853 534.2452 536.7027
May 543.0801 536.4419 540.7171
June 545.1799 541.2523 543.2141
July 545.7292 534.9177 543.5353
August 545.2808 535.8601 542.3361
September 549.8251 538.2420 544.8030
October 549.5743 542.4944 547.0833
November 548.7503 543.4747 547.3465
December 550.2609 546.3505 548.6303