YEARLY HIGH
49.0369 DJF
YEARLY LOW
48.5208 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.8924 DJF

2020 QAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 49.0369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 48.5208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5161 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.8953 to the December average rate of 48.8866, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 49.0369 was down 0.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 49.0973, 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 245,184 DJF
2019 Average 244,361 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 242,604 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,580.50 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

48.9004
48.8745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to DJF 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 48.8929, compared to 48.8920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.8929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.4418 DJF (High: 48.9625 / Low: 48.5208). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 DJF (High: 48.9048 / Low: 48.8843).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4418
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 48.8971) against the same month in 2019 (average: 48.9026), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-0.01%).

2020 Avg (October) 48.8971
2019 Avg (October) 48.9026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.9101 48.8876 48.8953
February 48.9048 48.8843 48.8957
March 49.0116 48.8299 48.8967
April 48.9365 48.8048 48.8927
May 48.9625 48.5208 48.8819
June 48.9094 48.8843 48.8950
July 48.9431 48.8568 48.8952
August 48.9766 48.7269 48.8766
September 49.0182 48.8723 48.8980
October 49.0369 48.8290 48.8971
November 48.9242 48.8677 48.8982
December 48.9127 48.7647 48.8866