YEARLY HIGH
0.1967 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1891 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1926 XDR

2021 QAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.1891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1904 to the December average rate of 0.1959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1967 was down 3.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2037, 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 983 XDR
2020 Average 986 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 945 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.98 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1965
0.1899
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 0.1913, compared to 0.1939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.0049 XDR (High: 0.1939 / Low: 0.1891). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XDR (High: 0.1967 / Low: 0.1955).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1959) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+2.64%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1959
2020 Avg (December) 0.1909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1912 0.1894 0.1904
February 0.1917 0.1901 0.1907
March 0.1937 0.1907 0.1923
April 0.1939 0.1905 0.1923
May 0.1917 0.1895 0.1907
June 0.1927 0.1899 0.1912
July 0.1933 0.1893 0.1926
August 0.1939 0.1891 0.1924
September 0.1951 0.1905 0.1928
October 0.1949 0.1933 0.1944
November 0.1963 0.1940 0.1955
December 0.1967 0.1955 0.1959