YEARLY HIGH
2.1768 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.1290 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1426 QAR

2021 AZN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 2.1768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 2.1290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1414 to the December average rate of 2.1412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.1768 was up 0.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.1554, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,884 QAR
2020 Average 10,694 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,645 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.19 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.1519
2.1394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.1411, compared to 2.1441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0401 QAR (High: 2.1690 / Low: 2.1290). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 QAR (High: 2.1418 / Low: 2.1400).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0401
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 2.1508) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.1391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+0.55%).

2021 Avg (August) 2.1508
2020 Avg (August) 2.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1500 2.1388 2.1414
February 2.1418 2.1400 2.1408
March 2.1469 2.1408 2.1414
April 2.1433 2.1337 2.1404
May 2.1483 2.1375 2.1412
June 2.1483 2.1408 2.1416
July 2.1761 2.1402 2.1438
August 2.1768 2.1402 2.1508
September 2.1690 2.1290 2.1463
October 2.1551 2.1404 2.1413
November 2.1526 2.1408 2.1413
December 2.1437 2.1390 2.1412