YEARLY HIGH
567.8284 CDF
YEARLY LOW
544.3671 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
554.3022 CDF

2022 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 567.8284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 544.3671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4612 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 550.7628 to the December average rate of 561.0813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 567.8284 was up 2.60% compared to the 2021 peak of 553.4574, 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 2,839,142 CDF
2021 Average 2,732,004 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,721,836 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,306.20 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

564.0957
544.9537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CDF 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 551.0670, compared to 557.5374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 551.0670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 557.5374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 17.8875 CDF (High: 566.6934 / Low: 548.8059). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5756 CDF (High: 553.9068 / Low: 550.3312).

August Spread (Volatile) ±17.8875
April Spread (Stable) ±3.5756

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.7249 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 560.8457) against the same month in 2021 (average: 545.4931), the exchange rate shifted by +15.3526 (+2.81%).

2022 Avg (September) 560.8457
2021 Avg (September) 545.4931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 553.4194 549.2728 550.7628
February 553.4194 548.1329 551.7821
March 553.2821 549.4453 551.2995
April 553.9068 550.3312 551.5881
May 558.5994 546.4890 551.8471
June 550.9475 545.2821 549.1222
July 549.3218 544.3671 546.5489
August 566.6934 548.8059 552.5231
September 567.8284 555.9561 560.8457
October 564.2665 554.7690 561.7248
November 564.1900 559.1759 562.5006
December 564.4087 557.5774 561.0813