2020 QAR to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 QAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the QAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 14.2471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 13.9083.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3388 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0568 to the December average rate of 14.2126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.2471 was up 0.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.1312, 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 GMD 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 14.0562, compared to 14.2177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1616 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.1375 GMD (High: 14.1582 / Low: 14.0207). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 GMD (High: 14.2280 / Low: 14.2131).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0416 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 14.2276) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.7751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4525 (+3.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.1087 | 14.0346 | 14.0568 |
| February | 14.0481 | 13.9639 | 14.0153 |
| March | 14.0158 | 13.9083 | 13.9869 |
| April | 14.0438 | 13.9697 | 14.0063 |
| May | 14.1582 | 14.0207 | 14.1010 |
| June | 14.2021 | 14.1445 | 14.1707 |
| July | 14.2333 | 14.1626 | 14.2143 |
| August | 14.2471 | 14.2051 | 14.2276 |
| September | 14.2471 | 14.2006 | 14.2182 |
| October | 14.2375 | 14.2120 | 14.2152 |
| November | 14.2280 | 14.2131 | 14.2184 |
| December | 14.2269 | 14.1780 | 14.2126 |