YEARLY HIGH
638.7511 CDF
YEARLY LOW
582.9012 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
626.9216 CDF

2026 QAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 638.7511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 582.9012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.8498 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 620.6865 to the December average rate of 630.0560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 638.7511 was down 20.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 800.4677, 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 3,193,755 CDF
2025 Average 3,740,840 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,914,506 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279,249.22 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

636.6094
617.5464
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 626.3992, compared to 630.0560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 626.3992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 630.0560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 52.2110 CDF (High: 635.1122 / Low: 582.9012). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9228 CDF (High: 638.7511 / Low: 630.8283).

February Spread (Volatile) ±52.2110
April Spread (Stable) ±7.9228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.5852 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 635.0208) against the same month in 2025 (average: 795.0162), the exchange rate shifted by -159.9954 (-20.12%).

2026 Avg (April) 635.0208
2025 Avg (April) 795.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 636.8615 590.8872 620.6865
February 635.1122 582.9012 619.1349
March 636.3412 595.2679 624.0904
April 638.7511 630.8283 635.0208
May 636.7504 622.5073 627.4356
June 637.0680 621.5273 632.0267
July 634.2670 619.7338 630.0560