YEARLY HIGH
0.2310 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2123 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2222 QAR

2026 LSL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.2310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.2123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2232 to the December average rate of 0.2215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2310 was up 5.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2197, 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 1,155 QAR
2025 Average 1,020 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,062 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.59 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2285
0.2168
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.2223, compared to 0.2217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0165 QAR (High: 0.2288 / Low: 0.2123). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 QAR (High: 0.2229 / Low: 0.2210).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2232) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0288 (+14.83%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2232
2025 Avg (January) 0.1943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2310 0.2197 0.2232
February 0.2293 0.2256 0.2275
March 0.2288 0.2123 0.2178
April 0.2229 0.2146 0.2201
May 0.2241 0.2187 0.2226
June 0.2255 0.2195 0.2228
July 0.2254 0.2165 0.2219
August 0.2229 0.2210 0.2215