YEARLY HIGH
18182.3757 IRR
YEARLY LOW
11473.7967 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11582.3183 IRR

2020 QAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 18182.3757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 11473.7967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6708.5790 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11564.7249 to the December average rate of 11562.0507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18182.3757 was up 54.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 11791.2686, 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 90,911,879 IRR
2019 Average 57,889,432 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 57,368,984 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,542,894.97 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11800.7607
11539.3395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to IRR 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 11565.3375, compared to 11599.2990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.9615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11565.3375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11599.2990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 6619.1310 IRR (High: 18182.3757 / Low: 11563.2447). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9223 IRR (High: 11569.1225 / Low: 11563.2002).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6619.1310
September Spread (Stable) ±5.9223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 217.8510 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -217.8510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 11778.9756) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11563.7868), the exchange rate shifted by +215.1888 (+1.86%).

2020 Avg (July) 11778.9756
2019 Avg (July) 11563.7868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11573.9523 11563.9964 11564.7249
February 11573.9523 11562.3385 11565.0942
March 11600.2156 11550.4580 11568.5437
April 11572.4231 11544.5231 11563.8247
May 11607.1446 11473.7967 11564.1121
June 11584.4724 11562.5429 11565.7255
July 18182.3757 11563.2447 11778.9756
August 11573.9023 11530.8746 11561.1246
September 11569.1225 11563.2002 11564.4115
October 11572.7761 11562.2317 11564.2407
November 11573.7339 11561.8254 11564.9911
December 11564.9248 11542.5103 11562.0507