YEARLY HIGH
0.2896 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1714 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2167 QAR

2020 SCR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.2896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.1714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1182 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2665 to the December average rate of 0.1718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2896 was down 1.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,448 QAR
2019 Average 1,331 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 857 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 590.91 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2760
0.1623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2401, compared to 0.1934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0569 QAR (High: 0.2646 / Low: 0.2077). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 QAR (High: 0.2035 / Low: 0.2025).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0569
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2665) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.22%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2665
2019 Avg (March) 0.2659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2838 0.2647 0.2665
February 0.2741 0.2641 0.2665
March 0.2896 0.2576 0.2665
April 0.2646 0.2077 0.2242
May 0.2263 0.2012 0.2095
June 0.2166 0.2049 0.2072
July 0.2069 0.2031 0.2062
August 0.2048 0.1973 0.2039
September 0.2035 0.2025 0.2028
October 0.2025 0.1884 0.1971
November 0.1884 0.1750 0.1788
December 0.1750 0.1714 0.1718