YEARLY HIGH
0.2508 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1980 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2238 QAR

2022 LSL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.2508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.1980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0528 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2352 to the December average rate of 0.2111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2508 was down 7.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,254 QAR
2021 Average 1,235 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 990 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.86 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2474
0.1970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2367, compared to 0.2109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0220 QAR (High: 0.2499 / Low: 0.2279). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 QAR (High: 0.2052 / Low: 0.1982).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.2427) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2429), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.09%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.2427
2021 Avg (March) 0.2429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2412 0.2274 0.2352
February 0.2429 0.2348 0.2392
March 0.2508 0.2355 0.2427
April 0.2499 0.2279 0.2432
May 0.2366 0.2243 0.2288
June 0.2375 0.2254 0.2310
July 0.2299 0.2132 0.2187
August 0.2249 0.2135 0.2181
September 0.2140 0.2014 0.2079
October 0.2052 0.1982 0.2012
November 0.2155 0.1980 0.2081
December 0.2147 0.2061 0.2111