YEARLY HIGH
0.3813 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3426 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3573 CAD

2022 QAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.3813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.3426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0387 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3468 to the December average rate of 0.3732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3813 was up 7.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3553, 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 1,906 CAD
2021 Average 1,720 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,713 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.47 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3792
0.3439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CAD 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 0.3491, compared to 0.3654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0233 CAD (High: 0.3799 / Low: 0.3566). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 CAD (High: 0.3518 / Low: 0.3479).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.3762) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0346 (+10.12%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.3762
2021 Avg (October) 0.3417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3507 0.3432 0.3468
February 0.3518 0.3479 0.3495
March 0.3541 0.3426 0.3474
April 0.3532 0.3429 0.3470
May 0.3579 0.3460 0.3527
June 0.3578 0.3443 0.3515
July 0.3569 0.3502 0.3535
August 0.3610 0.3506 0.3550
September 0.3799 0.3566 0.3656
October 0.3813 0.3708 0.3762
November 0.3775 0.3636 0.3686
December 0.3773 0.3690 0.3732