YEARLY HIGH
98.2710 MRO
YEARLY LOW
97.2868 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
98.0450 MRO

2020 QAR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 98.2710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 97.2868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9842 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.0525 to the December average rate of 98.0302, 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 98.2710 was down 0.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 98.4567, 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 491,355 MRO
2019 Average 490,258 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 486,434 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,920.83 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

98.0592
98.0226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MRO 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 98.0468, compared to 98.0433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.0468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.0433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.8858 MRO (High: 98.1726 / Low: 97.2868). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 MRO (High: 98.0563 / Low: 98.0365).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8858
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

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 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 98.0562) against the same month in 2019 (average: 98.0486), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+0.01%).

2020 Avg (March) 98.0562
2019 Avg (March) 98.0486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.0950 98.0498 98.0525
February 98.0625 98.0359 98.0500
March 98.2710 97.9341 98.0562
April 98.1203 97.8837 98.0477
May 98.1726 97.2868 98.0256
June 98.0563 98.0365 98.0488
July 98.0573 98.0309 98.0501
August 98.1328 97.7680 98.0261
September 98.0923 98.0421 98.0526
October 98.1233 98.0339 98.0509
November 98.0581 98.0304 98.0497
December 98.0567 97.8080 98.0302