YEARLY HIGH
15.2292 SDG
YEARLY LOW
12.3867 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8778 SDG

2020 QAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 15.2292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 12.3867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8425 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4453 to the December average rate of 15.1778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.2292 was up 15.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.1717, 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 76,146 SDG
2019 Average 63,047 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 61,934 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,212.70 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.4661
12.1706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SDG 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 14.5689, compared to 15.1867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.5782 SDG (High: 15.0223 / Low: 13.4441). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 SDG (High: 15.2019 / Low: 15.1851).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5782
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 15.1760) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.0810), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0950 (+16.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 15.1760
2019 Avg (March) 13.0810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4441 12.3867 12.4453
February 15.0223 13.4441 14.2325
March 15.2292 15.0223 15.1760
April 15.1990 15.1624 15.1873
May 15.2071 15.0699 15.1879
June 15.1950 15.1744 15.1842
July 15.2098 15.1744 15.1915
August 15.2010 15.1445 15.1862
September 15.1963 15.1754 15.1915
October 15.2064 15.1731 15.1825
November 15.2019 15.1851 15.1908
December 15.1960 15.1232 15.1778