YEARLY HIGH
49.2858 DJF
YEARLY LOW
48.6611 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.8235 DJF

2026 QAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 49.2858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 48.6611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6247 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.8599 to the December average rate of 48.7296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 49.2858 was down 0.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 49.3450, 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 246,429 DJF
2025 Average 244,122 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 243,306 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,123.58 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

48.9303
48.7113
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to DJF 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 48.8431, compared to 48.7650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.8431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.7650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.6247 DJF (High: 49.2858 / Low: 48.6611). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 DJF (High: 48.7528 / Low: 48.7133).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6247
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1027 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 48.8599) against the same month in 2025 (average: 48.8029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0570 (+0.12%).

2026 Avg (January) 48.8599
2025 Avg (January) 48.8029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.2858 48.6611 48.8599
February 49.1140 48.7608 48.8505
March 49.0555 48.6967 48.8147
April 49.0652 48.6835 48.8118
May 49.0250 48.8081 48.9121
June 48.9347 48.6874 48.8094
July 48.9417 48.6683 48.8003
August 48.7528 48.7133 48.7296