2026 QAR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.4255 GMD

YEARLY LOW

19.8222 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.1249 GMD

2026 QAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 20.4255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 19.8222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6034 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1823 to the December average rate of 20.2208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.4255 was down 0.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.4470, 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 102,128 GMD

2025 Average 99,071 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 99,111 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,016.94 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

20.2436

19.9697

JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to GMD 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 20.1020, compared to 20.1936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1020

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.1936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.6034 GMD (High: 20.4255 / Low: 19.8222). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1267 GMD (High: 20.0384 / Low: 19.9117).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6034

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1267

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1611 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 20.1665) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.6739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4926 (+2.50%).

2026 Avg (July) 20.1665

2025 Avg (July) 19.6739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.3290	20.0255	20.1823
February	20.3299	19.9116	20.1212
March	20.3097	19.9445	20.1526
April	20.3407	19.9222	20.1537
May	20.0384	19.9117	19.9926
June	20.1830	19.8574	20.0095
July	20.4255	19.8222	20.1665
August	20.3040	20.1762	20.2208