YEARLY HIGH
5.2720 QAR
YEARLY LOW
4.9084 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0719 QAR

2020 XDR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 5.2720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 4.9084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3637 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0244 to the December average rate of 5.2386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.2720 was up 3.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.1010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,360 QAR
2019 Average 25,195 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 24,542 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,818.28 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.2659
4.9383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 4.9938, compared to 5.1500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1766 QAR (High: 5.0850 / Low: 4.9084). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 QAR (High: 5.1540 / Low: 5.1323).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1766
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.2386) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.0208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2178 (+4.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.2386
2019 Avg (December) 5.0208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0409 5.0072 5.0244
February 5.0122 4.9579 4.9858
March 5.0850 4.9084 4.9954
April 4.9883 4.9456 4.9656
May 4.9970 4.9472 4.9680
June 5.0485 4.9949 5.0233
July 5.1330 5.0106 5.0591
August 5.1630 5.1203 5.1411
September 5.1751 5.1102 5.1422
October 5.1540 5.1323 5.1438
November 5.1973 5.1359 5.1751
December 5.2720 5.2044 5.2386