2020 QAR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 546.2785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 407.5611.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.7174 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 463.2308 to the December average rate of 536.7709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 546.2785 was up 17.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 463.2173, 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 2020.
QAR to CDF 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 478.7313, compared to 537.5080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 58.7766 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 134.5671 CDF (High: 542.1282 / Low: 407.5611). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1459 CDF (High: 463.9262 / Low: 462.7803).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.5012 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 539.1245) against the same month in 2019 (average: 455.1769), the exchange rate shifted by +83.9476 (+18.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 463.9262 | 462.7803 | 463.2308 |
| February | 465.8061 | 462.7849 | 464.2908 |
| March | 470.3908 | 465.7265 | 468.1825 |
| April | 474.9034 | 468.5327 | 471.9137 |
| May | 500.7192 | 474.9081 | 490.5151 |
| June | 528.0726 | 501.2359 | 514.2552 |
| July | 540.5788 | 524.8558 | 534.4190 |
| August | 546.2785 | 535.8685 | 539.1245 |
| September | 541.0601 | 537.2151 | 539.0986 |
| October | 540.3626 | 497.6896 | 535.5974 |
| November | 541.3720 | 539.0161 | 540.0374 |
| December | 542.1282 | 407.5611 | 536.7709 |