2021 QAR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |