YEARLY HIGH
0.2764 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.2017 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2433 IMP

2026 QAR to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.2764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.2017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0747 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2747 to the December average rate of 0.2050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2764 was down 0.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2774, 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 1,382 IMP
2025 Average 1,373 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 1,009 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.49 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2817
0.1969
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to IMP 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 0.2496, compared to 0.2050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0732 IMP (High: 0.2749 / Low: 0.2017). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 IMP (High: 0.2756 / Low: 0.2736).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0732
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0601 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2747) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2747
2025 Avg (January) 0.2744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2764 0.2736 0.2747
February 0.2756 0.2736 0.2747
March 0.2757 0.2734 0.2745
April 0.2749 0.2017 0.2641
May 0.2046 0.2021 0.2040
June 0.2084 0.2038 0.2059
July 0.2068 0.2036 0.2050