YEARLY HIGH
23.3099 KGS
YEARLY LOW
19.0884 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.1519 KGS

2020 QAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 23.3099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 19.0884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2215 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1163 to the December average rate of 22.9317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 23.3099 was up 21.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.2057, 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 116,549 KGS
2019 Average 94,996 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 95,442 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,107.61 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

23.4566
18.7217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KGS 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 20.2712, compared to 22.0327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.8463 KGS (High: 22.0273 / Low: 19.1810). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 KGS (High: 19.1354 / Low: 19.0884).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8463
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8093 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 21.8143) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.8660), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9483 (+15.63%).

2020 Avg (April) 21.8143
2019 Avg (April) 18.8660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1354 19.0884 19.1163
February 19.1868 19.1346 19.1775
March 22.0273 19.1810 20.0456
April 23.3099 20.5709 21.8143
May 21.6939 20.0701 21.0050
June 20.7165 20.1761 20.4686
July 21.4238 21.0531 21.2522
August 21.4689 21.0287 21.2617
September 21.8009 21.4212 21.6540
October 22.3173 21.7843 22.0344
November 23.2927 22.4664 23.0621
December 23.2908 22.1497 22.9317