YEARLY HIGH
68.8998 YER
YEARLY LOW
68.2166 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.7515 YER

2020 QAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 68.8998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 68.2166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6832 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.7566 to the December average rate of 68.7304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 68.8998 was down 0.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 69.0440, 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 344,499 YER
2019 Average 343,748 YER
Yearly Trough Low 341,083 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,416.10 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

68.7660
68.7272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to YER 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 68.7518, compared to 68.7512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.7518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.7512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.6280 YER (High: 68.8445 / Low: 68.2166). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0252 YER (High: 68.7700 / Low: 68.7449).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6280
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0252

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 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 68.7554) against the same month in 2019 (average: 68.7517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+0.01%).

2020 Avg (March) 68.7554
2019 Avg (March) 68.7517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.7901 68.7449 68.7566
February 68.7673 68.7289 68.7538
March 68.8998 68.6636 68.7554
April 68.8079 68.6283 68.7522
May 68.8445 68.2166 68.7394
June 68.7723 68.7442 68.7532
July 68.7700 68.7449 68.7553
August 68.8167 68.5609 68.7409
September 68.7883 68.7449 68.7627
October 68.8237 68.7392 68.7610
November 68.7723 68.7312 68.7568
December 68.7792 68.5889 68.7304