YEARLY HIGH
6158.9568 STD
YEARLY LOW
6080.8425 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6115.3656 STD

2026 QAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 6158.9568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 6080.8425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.1143 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6119.7206 to the December average rate of 6109.7583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6158.9568 was down 0.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 6180.7787, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,794,784 STD
2025 Average 30,582,334 STD
Yearly Trough Low 30,404,212 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390,571.63 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6121.1985
6108.7183
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to STD 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 6116.3001, compared to 6109.7583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6116.3001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6109.7583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 61.7325 STD (High: 6158.9568 / Low: 6097.2243). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.9667 STD (High: 6124.1418 / Low: 6112.1751).

January Spread (Volatile) ±61.7325
May Spread (Stable) ±11.9667

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.9875 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 6119.7206) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6115.0449), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6757 (+0.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 6119.7206
2025 Avg (January) 6115.0449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6158.9568 6097.2243 6119.7206
February 6139.7795 6096.8789 6120.1585
March 6142.7399 6090.9373 6116.7365
April 6124.7069 6080.8425 6111.3824
May 6124.1418 6112.1751 6117.8950
June 6125.5808 6095.8808 6111.9075
July 6130.2256 6092.0444 6109.7583