YEARLY HIGH
30.7613 XPF
YEARLY LOW
26.6471 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.7467 XPF

2020 QAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 30.7613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 26.6471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1142 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.5181 to the December average rate of 26.9194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.7613 was up 2.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.0615, 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 153,807 XPF
2019 Average 146,356 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 133,235 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,571.16 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

30.4823
26.5955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XPF 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 29.7348, compared to 27.7586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0106 XPF (High: 30.7613 / Low: 28.7507). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4408 XPF (High: 28.0713 / Low: 27.6305).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0106
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9102 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 29.6058) against the same month in 2019 (average: 29.0056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6002 (+2.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 29.6058
2019 Avg (March) 29.0056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.7571 29.2134 29.5181
February 30.3812 29.5417 30.0233
March 30.7613 28.7507 29.6058
April 30.4204 29.8392 30.1584
May 30.3499 29.4500 29.9811
June 29.4590 28.8329 29.1223
July 29.1629 27.6063 28.6078
August 27.9280 27.4343 27.6975
September 28.1786 27.4933 27.8085
October 28.0713 27.6305 27.8521
November 28.1532 27.3767 27.6665
December 27.1518 26.6471 26.9194