YEARLY HIGH
5.1220 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.5058 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7353 MDL

2020 QAR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 5.1220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 4.5058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6163 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7719 to the December average rate of 4.7212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1220 was up 2.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.0094, 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 25,610 MDL
2019 Average 24,064 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 22,529 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,081.41 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0222
4.4983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MDL 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 4.8323, compared to 4.6383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2859 MDL (High: 5.1220 / Low: 4.8362). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0689 MDL (High: 4.7366 / Low: 4.6678).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2859
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1451 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 4.9786) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.8480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1305 (+2.69%).

2020 Avg (April) 4.9786
2019 Avg (April) 4.8480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8581 4.6956 4.7719
February 4.8930 4.7326 4.8219
March 4.9871 4.7317 4.8507
April 5.1220 4.8362 4.9786
May 4.9235 4.7910 4.8578
June 4.7828 4.6543 4.7127
July 4.7373 4.5438 4.6553
August 4.5842 4.5058 4.5419
September 4.6323 4.5232 4.5657
October 4.6937 4.6094 4.6447
November 4.7366 4.6678 4.7012
December 4.7611 4.6873 4.7212