YEARLY HIGH
5.2398 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.8478 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5188 LSL

2020 QAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 5.2398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 3.8478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3920 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9432 to the December average rate of 4.0893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.2398 was up 23.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2405, 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 26,199 LSL
2019 Average 19,838 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 19,239 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,959.87 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.2113
3.8279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LSL 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 4.5701, compared to 4.4675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7126 LSL (High: 4.9140 / Low: 4.2014). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1607 LSL (High: 4.6018 / Low: 4.4411).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7126
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2799 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 5.0960) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.8859), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2101 (+31.14%).

2020 Avg (April) 5.0960
2019 Avg (April) 3.8859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0593 3.8478 3.9432
February 4.2293 4.0515 4.1142
March 4.9140 4.2014 4.5713
April 5.2398 4.9327 5.0960
May 5.1362 4.7741 4.9877
June 4.7995 4.5619 4.7079
July 4.7178 4.5207 4.6021
August 4.8647 4.5710 4.7213
September 4.7064 4.4441 4.5987
October 4.6018 4.4411 4.5233
November 4.4702 4.1758 4.2700
December 4.2128 4.0031 4.0893