YEARLY HIGH
767.0664 CDF
YEARLY LOW
555.3285 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
640.9688 CDF

2023 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 767.0664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 555.3285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 211.7379 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 562.2219 to the December average rate of 747.0003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 767.0664 was up 35.09% compared to the 2022 peak of 567.8284, 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 3,835,332 CDF
2022 Average 2,771,521 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,776,643 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,058,689.61 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

765.4782
543.7440
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 585.8080, compared to 696.1297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 110.3218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 585.8080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 696.1297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 80.7588 CDF (High: 641.3073 / Low: 560.5485). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9131 CDF (High: 570.5720 / Low: 561.6589).

May Spread (Volatile) ±80.7588
March Spread (Stable) ±8.9131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 747.0003) against the same month in 2022 (average: 561.0813), the exchange rate shifted by +185.9191 (+33.14%).

2023 Avg (December) 747.0003
2022 Avg (December) 561.0813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 567.9985 556.6387 562.2219
February 571.0969 555.3285 565.5442
March 570.5720 561.6589 567.0597
April 602.7483 556.0044 570.9558
May 641.3073 560.5485 601.0649
June 661.9061 636.5470 648.0013
July 700.3570 661.9061 678.2329
August 682.9870 670.1456 679.5145
September 687.3463 675.0884 681.9880
October 713.6060 678.6618 691.2595
November 747.7133 678.3566 698.7831
December 767.0664 731.9418 747.0003