YEARLY HIGH
12.0723 QAR
YEARLY LOW
11.7069 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8962 QAR

2022 KWD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 12.0723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 11.7069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3654 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0370 to the December average rate of 11.8942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 12.0723 was down 2.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 12.3248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,362 QAR
2021 Average 60,388 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 58,534 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,827.17 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.0669
11.7200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 11.9604, compared to 11.8321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2158 QAR (High: 11.9338 / Low: 11.7180). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0479 QAR (High: 12.0609 / Low: 12.0130).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2158
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0479

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0749 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 12.0380) against the same month in 2021 (average: 12.0294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+0.07%).

2022 Avg (February) 12.0380
2021 Avg (February) 12.0294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0609 12.0130 12.0370
February 12.0723 12.0118 12.0380
March 12.0185 11.9596 11.9861
April 11.9770 11.8638 11.9286
May 11.9603 11.8579 11.8829
June 11.9567 11.8571 11.8896
July 11.9571 11.8192 11.8927
August 11.8875 11.8115 11.8561
September 11.8407 11.7189 11.7812
October 11.8597 11.7069 11.7490
November 11.9338 11.7180 11.8192
December 11.9804 11.8623 11.8942