YEARLY HIGH
1.3578 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3442 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3473 QAR

2020 XCD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.3578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1.3442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3472 to the December average rate of 1.3475, 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 1.3578 was up 0.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,789 QAR
2019 Average 6,736 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,721 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.99 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3476
1.3471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.3473, compared to 1.3473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0123 QAR (High: 1.3578 / Low: 1.3456). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 1.3474 / Low: 1.3472).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 1.3476) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.02%).

2020 Avg (May) 1.3476
2019 Avg (May) 1.3473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3472 1.3466 1.3472
February 1.3474 1.3471 1.3472
March 1.3488 1.3442 1.3472
April 1.3495 1.3463 1.3473
May 1.3578 1.3456 1.3476
June 1.3474 1.3472 1.3473
July 1.3475 1.3471 1.3472
August 1.3511 1.3461 1.3476
September 1.3474 1.3467 1.3472
October 1.3475 1.3462 1.3472
November 1.3475 1.3471 1.3473
December 1.3506 1.3472 1.3475