YEARLY HIGH
346.5046 KRW
YEARLY LOW
297.1281 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
323.9365 KRW

2020 QAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 346.5046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 297.1281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.3765 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 320.2707 to the December average rate of 300.4666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 346.5046 was up 3.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 334.7118, 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 1,732,523 KRW
2019 Average 1,600,190 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,485,641 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246,882.33 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

341.2630
296.7578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KRW 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 331.2255, compared to 316.6474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.5780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 331.2255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 316.6474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 21.0556 KRW (High: 346.5046 / Low: 325.4490). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8132 KRW (High: 328.0390 / Low: 324.2258).

March Spread (Volatile) ±21.0556
August Spread (Stable) ±3.8132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.2319 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 334.0534) against the same month in 2019 (average: 311.0985), the exchange rate shifted by +22.9549 (+7.38%).

2020 Avg (March) 334.0534
2019 Avg (March) 311.0985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 328.4729 317.2123 320.2707
February 334.7020 323.8396 328.1812
March 346.5046 325.4490 334.0534
April 339.7116 332.4664 335.8086
May 340.7470 334.9783 337.5543
June 335.9132 327.0420 331.4847
July 331.0217 326.7371 329.3488
August 328.0390 324.2258 326.0034
September 327.3419 319.6045 323.5198
October 320.3378 309.9104 314.2878
November 312.1821 303.5030 306.2583
December 304.6443 297.1281 300.4666