YEARLY HIGH
329.8164 KRW
YEARLY LOW
297.1394 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
314.1276 KRW

2021 QAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 329.8164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 297.1394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.6770 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 301.9467 to the December average rate of 325.2805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 329.8164 was down 4.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 346.5046, 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 1,649,082 KRW
2020 Average 1,619,548 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,485,697 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,385.10 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

328.1176
299.5675
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 306.8949, compared to 321.3602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.4653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 306.8949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 321.3602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 14.5873 KRW (High: 328.2053 / Low: 313.6180). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1346 KRW (High: 327.2027 / Low: 322.0681).

September Spread (Volatile) ±14.5873
December Spread (Stable) ±5.1346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.0009 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 325.7384) against the same month in 2020 (average: 306.2583), the exchange rate shifted by +19.4801 (+6.36%).

2021 Avg (November) 325.7384
2020 Avg (November) 306.2583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 307.2733 297.1394 301.9467
February 308.9771 302.6012 305.4076
March 313.4386 302.8067 310.3353
April 310.4896 304.2104 307.3344
May 312.0729 304.2221 308.0593
June 311.7962 304.3700 308.2863
July 317.1593 305.4323 313.9362
August 322.7577 310.7634 317.2744
September 328.2053 313.6180 321.3397
October 329.0205 320.8077 324.5922
November 329.8164 323.4165 325.7384
December 327.2027 322.0681 325.2805