YEARLY HIGH
14.2131 PHP
YEARLY LOW
13.1667 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6245 PHP

2020 QAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 14.2131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 13.1667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0465 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9617 to the December average rate of 13.2033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.2131 was down 3.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.6779, 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 71,066 PHP
2019 Average 71,091 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 65,833 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,232.37 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.0632
13.1251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PHP 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 13.9055, compared to 13.3435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4535 PHP (High: 14.2131 / Low: 13.7596). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0690 PHP (High: 13.2356 / Low: 13.1667).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4535
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0690

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1774 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 13.9850) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.4205), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4355 (-3.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 13.9850
2019 Avg (March) 14.4205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0383 13.8626 13.9617
February 14.0289 13.8636 13.9538
March 14.2131 13.7596 13.9850
April 14.0263 13.7883 13.9130
May 13.9809 13.7068 13.8729
June 13.8558 13.6496 13.7467
July 13.6816 13.4833 13.5697
August 13.5072 13.2701 13.3923
September 13.3636 13.2896 13.3253
October 13.3735 13.2835 13.3210
November 13.3404 13.1911 13.2496
December 13.2356 13.1667 13.2033