YEARLY HIGH
6.9573 MXN
YEARLY LOW
5.0906 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8996 MXN

2020 QAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 6.9573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 5.0906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8666 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1645 to the December average rate of 5.4782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.9573 was up 25.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.5342, 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 34,786 MXN
2019 Average 26,432 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 25,453 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,333.10 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.7999
5.0158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MXN 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 5.9507, compared to 5.8485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6255 MXN (High: 6.9573 / Low: 5.3317). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0885 MXN (High: 5.2132 / Low: 5.1247).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6255
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0885

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 0.3051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.1348) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.2883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8466 (+16.01%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.1348
2019 Avg (March) 5.2883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2132 5.1247 5.1645
February 5.3863 5.0906 5.1763
March 6.9573 5.3317 6.1348
April 6.9303 6.4082 6.6512
May 6.8306 6.0860 6.4411
June 6.3339 5.8996 6.1360
July 6.2631 6.0275 6.1521
August 6.2194 5.9737 6.0832
September 6.1542 5.7391 5.9410
October 6.0000 5.7305 5.8349
November 5.8706 5.4854 5.6017
December 5.5561 5.4241 5.4782