YEARLY HIGH
5.1812 QAR
YEARLY LOW
4.8092 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0134 QAR

2021 FKP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the FKP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 5.1812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 4.8092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3720 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9692 to the December average rate of 4.8460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.1812 was up 4.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.9783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,906 QAR
2020 Average 23,371 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 24,046 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,859.90 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.1546
4.8179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 5.0559, compared to 4.9710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.2473 QAR (High: 5.1095 / Low: 4.8623). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0817 QAR (High: 5.0059 / Low: 4.9242).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2473
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0817

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0880 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 5.1265) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.4784), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6481 (+14.47%).

2021 Avg (May) 5.1265
2020 Avg (May) 4.4784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0059 4.9242 4.9692
February 5.1509 4.9707 5.0516
March 5.0930 4.9840 5.0470
April 5.0943 4.9889 5.0368
May 5.1812 5.0308 5.1265
June 5.1614 5.0251 5.1040
July 5.1280 4.9639 5.0376
August 5.1432 4.9605 5.0462
September 5.1095 4.8623 5.0164
October 5.0326 4.9317 4.9841
November 4.9860 4.8407 4.8961
December 4.9268 4.8092 4.8460