YEARLY HIGH
0.0375 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0325 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0348 QAR

2020 XPF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0339 to the December average rate of 0.0371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0375 was up 6.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188 QAR
2019 Average 171 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 163 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.10 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0375
0.0328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0336, compared to 0.0360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 QAR (High: 0.0348 / Low: 0.0325). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.0362 / Low: 0.0356).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0371) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+9.58%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0371
2019 Avg (December) 0.0339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0342 0.0336 0.0339
February 0.0339 0.0329 0.0333
March 0.0348 0.0325 0.0338
April 0.0335 0.0329 0.0332
May 0.0340 0.0329 0.0334
June 0.0347 0.0339 0.0343
July 0.0362 0.0343 0.0350
August 0.0365 0.0358 0.0361
September 0.0364 0.0355 0.0360
October 0.0362 0.0356 0.0359
November 0.0365 0.0355 0.0361
December 0.0375 0.0368 0.0371