YEARLY HIGH
4.2734 MVR
YEARLY LOW
4.2103 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2370 MVR

2020 QAR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 4.2734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 4.2103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0631 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2447 to the December average rate of 4.2324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.2734 was down 0.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2747, 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 21,367 MVR
2019 Average 21,208 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 21,052 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.57 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.2508
4.2286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MVR 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 4.2428, compared to 4.2311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0521 MVR (High: 4.2624 / Low: 4.2103). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 MVR (High: 4.2326 / Low: 4.2296).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.2429) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.2456), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-0.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.2429
2019 Avg (March) 4.2456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2502 4.2411 4.2447
February 4.2595 4.2269 4.2439
March 4.2734 4.2291 4.2429
April 4.2461 4.2224 4.2349
May 4.2624 4.2103 4.2489
June 4.2598 4.2296 4.2414
July 4.2327 4.2288 4.2307
August 4.2359 4.2174 4.2305
September 4.2342 4.2296 4.2312
October 4.2334 4.2293 4.2312
November 4.2326 4.2296 4.2308
December 4.2461 4.2192 4.2324