YEARLY HIGH
0.2716 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2421 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2578 CHF

2020 QAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2664 to the December average rate of 0.2439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2716 was down 3.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2802, 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 1,358 CHF
2019 Average 1,364 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,211 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.24 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2704
0.2415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CHF 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 0.2652, compared to 0.2504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0169 CHF (High: 0.2716 / Low: 0.2547). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 CHF (High: 0.2674 / Low: 0.2646).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2629) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2746), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0117 (-4.24%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2629
2019 Avg (March) 0.2746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2674 0.2646 0.2664
February 0.2702 0.2646 0.2680
March 0.2716 0.2547 0.2629
April 0.2687 0.2637 0.2666
May 0.2680 0.2635 0.2660
June 0.2643 0.2592 0.2615
July 0.2597 0.2496 0.2566
August 0.2521 0.2480 0.2499
September 0.2551 0.2495 0.2514
October 0.2529 0.2483 0.2507
November 0.2524 0.2470 0.2499
December 0.2471 0.2421 0.2439