2026 IMP to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.9575 QAR

YEARLY LOW

3.6178 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2881 QAR

2026 IMP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 4.9575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 3.6178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3397 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6410 to the December average rate of 4.9138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.9575 was up 34.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.6749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,788 QAR

2025 Average 18,215 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 18,089 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,698.72 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.0412

3.5134

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 4.0856, compared to 4.8957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0856

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.3195 QAR (High: 4.9575 / Low: 3.6380). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 4.9138 / Low: 4.9138).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3195

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0464 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 3.8295) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.6442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1852 (+5.08%).

2026 Avg (April) 3.8295

2025 Avg (April) 3.6442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.6544	3.6178	3.6410
February	3.6546	3.6291	3.6407
March	3.6582	3.6273	3.6428
April	4.9575	3.6380	3.8295
May	4.9471	4.8872	4.9031
June	4.9073	4.7980	4.8567
July	4.9116	4.8364	4.8775
August	4.9138	4.9138	4.9138