YEARLY HIGH
5.9499 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.4750 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4361 SCR

2021 QAR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 5.9499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 3.4750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4749 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8286 to the December average rate of 3.6998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.9499 was up 2.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.8330, 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 29,749 SCR
2020 Average 23,571 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 17,375 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,374.50 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.0517
3.3736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SCR 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 5.1030, compared to 3.7691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.8899 SCR (High: 5.7131 / Low: 3.8232). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1548 SCR (High: 5.9499 / Low: 5.7951).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.8899
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2573 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 5.8286) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.7526), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0760 (+55.32%).

2021 Avg (January) 5.8286
2020 Avg (January) 3.7526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9499 5.7951 5.8286
February 5.9034 5.7129 5.8147
March 5.8817 5.5981 5.8118
April 5.7131 3.8232 4.5546
May 4.5318 4.0517 4.3295
June 4.5321 4.0312 4.2790
July 4.4981 3.7010 4.0576
August 4.2164 3.4750 3.7556
September 3.8549 3.5034 3.5968
October 4.1045 3.5140 3.7957
November 4.0763 3.5130 3.7091
December 4.1143 3.5049 3.6998