YEARLY HIGH
4.7800 QAR
YEARLY LOW
4.3062 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5311 QAR

2023 FKP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FKP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 4.7800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 4.3062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4738 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4618 to the December average rate of 4.6164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.7800 was down 4.27% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.9931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,900 QAR
2022 Average 22,534 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 21,531 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,369.02 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.7174
4.3710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.4953, compared to 4.5669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.2037 QAR (High: 4.5099 / Low: 4.3062). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0782 QAR (High: 4.6588 / Low: 4.5806).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2037
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0782

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1170 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 4.6885) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.3915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2970 (+6.76%).

2023 Avg (July) 4.6885
2022 Avg (July) 4.3915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5228 4.3361 4.4618
February 4.5160 4.3481 4.3998
March 4.5099 4.3062 4.4270
April 4.5998 4.4792 4.5370
May 4.6019 4.4845 4.5431
June 4.6799 4.5255 4.6031
July 4.7800 4.6206 4.6885
August 4.6588 4.5806 4.6284
September 4.6050 4.4184 4.5114
October 4.4862 4.3972 4.4337
November 4.6288 4.4382 4.5228
December 4.6597 4.5687 4.6164