YEARLY HIGH
0.2578 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2233 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2409 EUR

2020 QAR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0345 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2474 to the December average rate of 0.2256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2578 was up 2.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2519, 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 1,289 EUR
2019 Average 1,226 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,117 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.39 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2554
0.2229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to EUR 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 0.2492, compared to 0.2326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0168 EUR (High: 0.2578 / Low: 0.2409). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 EUR (High: 0.2352 / Low: 0.2315).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2481) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+2.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2481
2019 Avg (March) 0.2431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2494 0.2448 0.2474
February 0.2546 0.2476 0.2516
March 0.2578 0.2409 0.2481
April 0.2549 0.2501 0.2527
May 0.2543 0.2468 0.2512
June 0.2469 0.2416 0.2440
July 0.2444 0.2313 0.2397
August 0.2340 0.2299 0.2321
September 0.2361 0.2304 0.2330
October 0.2352 0.2315 0.2334
November 0.2359 0.2294 0.2318
December 0.2275 0.2233 0.2256