2020 QAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3456 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.1976 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2608 SBD

2020 QAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 2.3456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.1976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1480 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2748 to the December average rate of 2.2083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.3456 was up 2.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2908, 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 11,728 SBD

2019 Average 11,261 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,988 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 739.76 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2985

2.2001

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SBD 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 2.2792, compared to 2.2425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2792

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0804 SBD (High: 2.3456 / Low: 2.2652). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 SBD (High: 2.2968 / Low: 2.2859).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0804

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.2742) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0418 (+1.87%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.2742

2019 Avg (March) 2.2323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2894	2.2404	2.2748
February	2.2711	2.2588	2.2668
March	2.3456	2.2652	2.2742
April	2.2902	2.2749	2.2830
May	2.3021	2.2707	2.2860
June	2.2968	2.2859	2.2903
July	2.2990	2.2630	2.2854
August	2.2721	2.2527	2.2669
September	2.2711	2.2334	2.2469
October	2.2447	2.2192	2.2308
November	2.2254	2.1978	2.2167
December	2.2198	2.1976	2.2083