2021 QAR to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 QAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the QAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 14.5207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 13.8155.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7052 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1841 to the December average rate of 14.4259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.5207 was up 1.92% compared to the 2020 peak of 14.2471, 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 2021.
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 14.0905, compared to 14.1828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0923 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.4155 GMD (High: 14.2887 / Low: 13.8732). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0705 GMD (High: 14.2144 / Low: 14.1439).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0610 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 14.4259) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14.2126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2133 (+1.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2144 | 14.1439 | 14.1841 |
| February | 14.1593 | 14.0758 | 14.1231 |
| March | 14.1307 | 14.0360 | 14.0854 |
| April | 14.0870 | 14.0071 | 14.0499 |
| May | 14.0895 | 14.0150 | 14.0597 |
| June | 14.0621 | 13.9854 | 14.0411 |
| July | 14.0639 | 13.8201 | 14.0271 |
| August | 14.0566 | 13.8155 | 13.9823 |
| September | 14.2887 | 13.8732 | 14.0888 |
| October | 14.2977 | 14.0504 | 14.2321 |
| November | 14.3917 | 14.2702 | 14.3405 |
| December | 14.5207 | 14.3734 | 14.4259 |