YEARLY HIGH
31.6977 JPY
YEARLY LOW
28.2030 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.1342 JPY

2021 QAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 31.6977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 28.2030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4947 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.4951 to the December average rate of 31.2656, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 31.6977 was up 3.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 30.7529, 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 158,489 JPY
2020 Average 146,594 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 141,015 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,473.68 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

31.5802
28.2147
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 29.5871, compared to 30.6813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.5871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.6813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 1.1422 JPY (High: 30.9137 / Low: 29.7715). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3474 JPY (High: 30.1703 / Low: 29.8229).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1422
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2111 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 31.2997) against the same month in 2020 (average: 28.6464), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6533 (+9.26%).

2021 Avg (November) 31.2997
2020 Avg (November) 28.6464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.7696 28.2030 28.4951
February 29.2789 28.7265 28.9616
March 30.4199 29.3216 29.8780
April 30.4155 29.6436 29.9668
May 30.1703 29.8229 29.9816
June 30.4900 30.0122 30.2392
July 30.6434 29.9680 30.2418
August 30.3696 29.5137 30.0307
September 30.9137 29.7715 30.1782
October 31.4606 30.4736 31.0717
November 31.6977 31.0118 31.2997
December 31.6144 30.9840 31.2656