YEARLY HIGH
1.0111 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.9989 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0081 AED

2022 QAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 1.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.9989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0088 to the December average rate of 1.0074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0111 was down 0.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,056 AED
2021 Average 5,040 AED
Yearly Trough Low 4,994 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.28 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0092
1.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AED 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 1.0084, compared to 1.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0123 AED (High: 1.0111 / Low: 0.9989). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 AED (High: 1.0088 / Low: 1.0076).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.0083) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.03%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.0083
2021 Avg (October) 1.0086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0098 1.0079 1.0088
February 1.0091 1.0059 1.0086
March 1.0088 1.0076 1.0087
April 1.0088 1.0064 1.0086
May 1.0089 1.0040 1.0086
June 1.0088 1.0005 1.0073
July 1.0098 0.9993 1.0046
August 1.0088 1.0061 1.0086
September 1.0092 1.0068 1.0087
October 1.0111 0.9989 1.0083
November 1.0111 1.0013 1.0085
December 1.0089 1.0009 1.0074