YEARLY HIGH
22.2343 RUB
YEARLY LOW
16.7648 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8550 RUB

2020 QAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 22.2343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 16.7648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4695 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9953 to the December average rate of 20.3156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.2343 was up 17.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.9768, 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 111,171 RUB
2019 Average 88,839 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 83,824 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,347.57 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.7376
16.5642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to RUB 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 19.1198, compared to 20.5902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.0484 RUB (High: 22.2343 / Low: 18.1858). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8002 RUB (High: 20.7706 / Low: 19.9704).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.0484
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.9492 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 20.4887) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.9179), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5708 (+14.35%).

2020 Avg (March) 20.4887
2019 Avg (March) 17.9179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5707 16.7648 16.9953
February 18.3271 17.2716 17.6296
March 22.2343 18.1858 20.4887
April 21.6153 20.0635 20.5824
May 20.7517 19.2669 19.9861
June 19.5516 18.7107 19.0370
July 20.4312 19.3605 19.6416
August 20.7706 19.9704 20.2812
September 21.7516 20.2158 20.8895
October 21.7995 20.9262 21.3065
November 22.1318 20.7240 21.1070
December 20.8716 20.0613 20.3156