YEARLY HIGH
3.8903 SRD
YEARLY LOW
2.0324 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5539 SRD

2020 QAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 3.8903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 2.0324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8579 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0484 to the December average rate of 3.8866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 89.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.8903 was up 89.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0568, 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 19,451 SRD
2019 Average 10,242 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 10,162 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,289.53 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.0714
1.8639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SRD 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 2.0483, compared to 3.0596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 1.8395 SRD (High: 3.8877 / Low: 2.0482). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SRD (High: 2.0485 / Low: 2.0481).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.8395
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 3.8874) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0487), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8387 (+89.75%).

2020 Avg (October) 3.8874
2019 Avg (October) 2.0487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0493 2.0483 2.0484
February 2.0486 2.0480 2.0483
March 2.0530 2.0459 2.0485
April 2.0498 2.0449 2.0483
May 2.0509 2.0324 2.0478
June 2.0485 2.0481 2.0483
July 2.0485 2.0479 2.0483
August 2.0501 2.0424 2.0478
September 3.8877 2.0482 2.6001
October 3.8903 3.8868 3.8874
November 3.8877 3.8866 3.8874
December 3.8877 3.8778 3.8866