YEARLY HIGH
15.0024 EGP
YEARLY LOW
12.8063 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8279 EGP

2026 QAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 15.0024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 12.8063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1961 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9708 to the December average rate of 13.8283, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.0024 was up 5.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.1845, 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 75,012 EGP
2025 Average 67,591 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 64,031 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,980.66 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.6806
12.8001
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to EGP 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 13.8362, compared to 13.8029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.8319 EGP (High: 14.9638 / Low: 13.1319). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2696 EGP (High: 13.1195 / Low: 12.8499).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8319
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2696

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4746 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 14.5239) against the same month in 2025 (average: 13.9853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5386 (+3.85%).

2026 Avg (April) 14.5239
2025 Avg (April) 13.9853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1195 12.8499 12.9708
February 13.1994 12.8063 12.9568
March 14.9638 13.1319 14.2301
April 15.0024 14.1943 14.5239
May 14.7220 14.3247 14.4050
June 14.3905 13.4755 13.9305
July 14.1106 13.3880 13.7776
August 14.0363 13.6474 13.8283