YEARLY HIGH
1.0014 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9120 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9511 QAR

2022 PEN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1.0014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.9120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0894 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9353 to the December average rate of 0.9530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0014 was down 1.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,007 QAR
2021 Average 4,704 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,560 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447.06 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9804
0.9106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.9647, compared to 0.9376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0526 QAR (High: 1.0014 / Low: 0.9488). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 QAR (High: 0.9236 / Low: 0.9120).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0526
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0348 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.9745) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9868), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0123 (-1.24%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.9745
2021 Avg (April) 0.9868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9499 0.9124 0.9353
February 0.9777 0.9407 0.9606
March 0.9835 0.9609 0.9737
April 1.0014 0.9488 0.9745
May 0.9964 0.9476 0.9704
June 0.9827 0.9621 0.9735
July 0.9565 0.9248 0.9387
August 0.9531 0.9265 0.9404
September 0.9488 0.9145 0.9367
October 0.9236 0.9120 0.9164
November 0.9598 0.9154 0.9403
December 0.9578 0.9427 0.9530