2020 QAR to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |