2020 SAR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9764 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9659 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9703 QAR

2020 SAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.9764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.9659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9705 to the December average rate of 0.9707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9764 was down 0.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,882 QAR

2019 Average 4,854 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,830 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.20 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9713

0.9681

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SAR to QAR 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 0.9698, compared to 0.9708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9698

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0083 QAR (High: 0.9764 / Low: 0.9681). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.9710 / Low: 0.9707).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.9694) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9709), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.15%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.9694

2019 Avg (May) 0.9709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9707	0.9700	0.9705
February	0.9709	0.9701	0.9706
March	0.9706	0.9659	0.9696
April	0.9701	0.9674	0.9683
May	0.9764	0.9681	0.9694
June	0.9707	0.9696	0.9703
July	0.9709	0.9703	0.9707
August	0.9737	0.9700	0.9711
September	0.9709	0.9703	0.9707
October	0.9711	0.9700	0.9707
November	0.9710	0.9707	0.9708
December	0.9729	0.9702	0.9707