2026 QAR to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0151 AED

YEARLY LOW

1.0022 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0082 AED

2026 QAR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0087 to the December average rate of 1.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0151 was down 0.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0187, 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 5,076 AED

2025 Average 5,041 AED

Yearly Trough Low 5,011 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.37 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0089

1.0072

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 1.0082, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0102 AED (High: 1.0151 / Low: 1.0049). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 AED (High: 1.0094 / Low: 1.0075).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.0087) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0080), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.07%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.0087

2025 Avg (January) 1.0080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0151	1.0049	1.0087
February	1.0120	1.0049	1.0088
March	1.0125	1.0039	1.0082
April	1.0097	1.0022	1.0073
May	1.0094	1.0075	1.0085
June	1.0097	1.0048	1.0077