2020 QAR to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |