YEARLY HIGH
0.2037 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1897 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1972 XDR

2020 QAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.2037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1990 to the December average rate of 0.1909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2037 was up 0.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2022, 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 1,019 XDR
2019 Average 992 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 948 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.27 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2024
0.1898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XDR 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 0.2003, compared to 0.1942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0071 XDR (High: 0.2037 / Low: 0.1967). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XDR (High: 0.1948 / Low: 0.1940).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2002) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+1.70%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2002
2019 Avg (March) 0.1969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1997 0.1984 0.1990
February 0.2017 0.1995 0.2006
March 0.2037 0.1967 0.2002
April 0.2022 0.2005 0.2014
May 0.2021 0.2001 0.2013
June 0.2002 0.1981 0.1991
July 0.1996 0.1948 0.1977
August 0.1953 0.1937 0.1945
September 0.1957 0.1932 0.1945
October 0.1948 0.1940 0.1944
November 0.1947 0.1924 0.1932
December 0.1921 0.1897 0.1909