YEARLY HIGH
0.0692 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0583 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0660 QAR

2022 GMD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GMD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.0583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0690 to the December average rate of 0.0587, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0692 was down 4.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 346 QAR
2021 Average 354 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 292 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.49 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

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0.0577
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GMD 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 0.0680, compared to 0.0639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0040 QAR (High: 0.0661 / Low: 0.0621). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.0677 / Low: 0.0673).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0690) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0705), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-2.20%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0690
2021 Avg (January) 0.0705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0692 0.0686 0.0690
February 0.0689 0.0682 0.0685
March 0.0686 0.0667 0.0680
April 0.0677 0.0673 0.0675
May 0.0679 0.0672 0.0675
June 0.0678 0.0672 0.0674
July 0.0680 0.0673 0.0677
August 0.0674 0.0660 0.0670
September 0.0669 0.0657 0.0664
October 0.0661 0.0621 0.0643
November 0.0622 0.0587 0.0596
December 0.0593 0.0583 0.0587