YEARLY HIGH
30.7529 JPY
YEARLY LOW
28.3110 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.3223 JPY

2020 QAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 30.7529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 28.3110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4419 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0029 to the December average rate of 28.4902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.7529 was down 0.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.7936, 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 153,765 JPY
2019 Average 149,694 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 141,555 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,209.33 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

30.3560
28.3206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to JPY 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 29.7325, compared to 28.9120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.9120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.2633 JPY (High: 30.5743 / Low: 28.3110). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3653 JPY (High: 28.6873 / Low: 28.3221).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2633
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3653

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6133 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 30.1864) against the same month in 2019 (average: 30.3079), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1215 (-0.40%).

2020 Avg (February) 30.1864
2019 Avg (February) 30.3079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.2647 29.6547 30.0029
February 30.7529 29.6835 30.1864
March 30.5743 28.3110 29.5732
April 29.9730 29.2807 29.6222
May 29.6140 29.1721 29.4451
June 30.1087 29.2284 29.5653
July 29.5478 28.7527 29.3235
August 29.3825 28.9000 29.1053
September 29.2022 28.7120 29.0083
October 29.1267 28.6509 28.8982
November 28.9456 28.3625 28.6464
December 28.6873 28.3221 28.4902