2026 QAR to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 QAR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the QAR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 26.3490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 24.6647.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6843 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9371 to the December average rate of 26.1753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 26.3490 was up 5.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 24.9723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
QAR to INR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.5591, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.5591 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.0298 INR (High: 26.0817 / Low: 25.0519). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2467 INR (High: 26.2856 / Low: 26.0389).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 26.1824) against the same month in 2025 (average: 23.3924), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7900 (+11.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3310 | 24.6647 | 24.9371 |
| February | 25.0963 | 24.8026 | 24.9255 |
| March | 26.0817 | 25.0519 | 25.5219 |
| April | 26.0504 | 25.3108 | 25.6126 |
| May | 26.3490 | 26.0493 | 26.1824 |
| June | 26.2856 | 26.0389 | 26.1753 |