YEARLY HIGH
247.7419 KPW
YEARLY LOW
245.2608 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
247.1724 KPW

2020 QAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 247.7419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 245.2608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4811 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.1911 to the December average rate of 247.1350, 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 247.7419 was down 0.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 248.2101, 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 1,238,710 KPW
2019 Average 1,235,944 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,226,304 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,405.45 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

247.2081
247.1157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KPW 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 247.1768, compared to 247.1679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.1768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 247.1679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 2.2330 KPW (High: 247.4938 / Low: 245.2608). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 KPW (High: 247.2009 / Low: 247.1509).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.2330
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 247.2004) against the same month in 2019 (average: 247.1814), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0190 (+0.01%).

2020 Avg (March) 247.2004
2019 Avg (March) 247.1814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 247.2983 247.1844 247.1911
February 247.2163 247.1492 247.1848
March 247.7419 246.8926 247.2004
April 247.3621 246.7657 247.1790
May 247.4938 245.2608 247.1234
June 247.2009 247.1509 247.1819
July 247.2034 247.1367 247.1851
August 247.3937 246.4740 247.1246
September 247.2915 247.1649 247.1915
October 247.3696 247.1442 247.1872
November 247.2053 247.1356 247.1841
December 247.2018 246.5747 247.1350