2026 QAR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1649 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.1336 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1486 HKD

2026 QAR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 2.1649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2.1336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1413 to the December average rate of 2.1513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.1649 was down 0.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.1705, 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 10,825 HKD

2025 Average 10,700 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 10,668 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.56 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.1524

2.1403

JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to HKD 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 2.1478, compared to 2.1510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0217 HKD (High: 2.1553 / Low: 2.1336). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 HKD (High: 2.1519 / Low: 2.1499).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 2.1506) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.1550), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-0.20%).

2026 Avg (July) 2.1506

2025 Avg (July) 2.1550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1553	2.1336	2.1413
February	2.1557	2.1371	2.1469
March	2.1564	2.1419	2.1487
April	2.1544	2.1389	2.1488
May	2.1536	2.1491	2.1514
June	2.1545	2.1433	2.1498
July	2.1649	2.1442	2.1506
August	2.1519	2.1499	2.1513