YEARLY HIGH
5.2885 QAR
YEARLY LOW
5.0842 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1924 QAR

2021 XDR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 5.2885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 5.0842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2042 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2508 to the December average rate of 5.1037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.2885 was up 0.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.2720, 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 26,442 QAR
2020 Average 25,361 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 25,421 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,021.23 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.2655
5.0890
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 5.2281, compared to 5.1567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.1323 QAR (High: 5.2885 / Low: 5.1562). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0315 QAR (High: 5.1157 / Low: 5.0842).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1323
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0315

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0419 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 5.1988) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.1411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0576 (+1.12%).

2021 Avg (August) 5.1988
2020 Avg (August) 5.1411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2798 5.2313 5.2508
February 5.2612 5.2172 5.2431
March 5.2452 5.1633 5.2012
April 5.2484 5.1578 5.2004
May 5.2764 5.2165 5.2436
June 5.2671 5.1907 5.2293
July 5.2818 5.1721 5.1912
August 5.2885 5.1562 5.1988
September 5.2505 5.1258 5.1857
October 5.1739 5.1300 5.1446
November 5.1540 5.0943 5.1164
December 5.1157 5.0842 5.1037