YEARLY HIGH
4.3906 QAR
YEARLY LOW
3.6178 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0221 QAR

2026 KYD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KYD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 4.3906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 3.6178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7728 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6410 to the December average rate of 4.3825, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.3906 was up 19.47% 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 KYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,953 QAR
2025 Average 18,215 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,089 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,864.20 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.4566
3.5666
JanuMarcMayJuly

KYD 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 3.9032, compared to 4.3790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.7484 QAR (High: 4.3864 / Low: 3.6380). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 QAR (High: 4.3745 / Low: 4.3685).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7484
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 4.3755) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.6425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7330 (+20.12%).

2026 Avg (July) 4.3755
2025 Avg (July) 3.6425

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 4.3864 3.6380 3.7496
May 4.3745 4.3685 4.3709
June 4.3855 4.3639 4.3742
July 4.3906 4.3483 4.3755
August 4.3869 4.3750 4.3825