YEARLY HIGH
0.0236 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0225 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0231 QAR

2026 ETB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.0236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0234 to the December average rate of 0.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0236 was down 19.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118 QAR
2025 Average 132 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 113 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.27 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0235
0.0226
JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 0.0232, compared to 0.0228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0226). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0228).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0234) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0280), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-16.52%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0234
2025 Avg (March) 0.0280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0235 0.0232 0.0234
February 0.0236 0.0233 0.0234
March 0.0236 0.0232 0.0234
April 0.0234 0.0232 0.0233
May 0.0232 0.0227 0.0229
June 0.0232 0.0226 0.0228
July 0.0229 0.0225 0.0227
August 0.0229 0.0228 0.0228