YEARLY HIGH
21.1398 INR
YEARLY LOW
19.4243 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3588 INR

2020 QAR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 21.1398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 19.4243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7154 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5746 to the December average rate of 20.2268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.1398 was up 6.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.8219, 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 105,699 INR
2019 Average 96,688 INR
Yearly Trough Low 97,122 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,577.18 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.0716
19.4385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to INR 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 20.3735, compared to 20.3441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2116 INR (High: 21.0331 / Low: 19.8215). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2390 INR (High: 20.3053 / Low: 20.0663).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2116
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2832 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 20.9355) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.0677), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8678 (+9.80%).

2020 Avg (April) 20.9355
2019 Avg (April) 19.0677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7656 19.4243 19.5746
February 19.8215 19.5302 19.6608
March 21.0331 19.8215 20.4715
April 21.1398 20.6725 20.9355
May 20.9352 20.6792 20.7893
June 20.9841 20.6169 20.8092
July 20.7197 20.4724 20.5730
August 20.6450 20.0833 20.4783
September 20.3053 20.0663 20.1951
October 20.4927 20.0388 20.2053
November 20.5678 20.2651 20.3861
December 20.3575 20.0638 20.2268