YEARLY HIGH
40.8212 ISK
YEARLY LOW
34.0978 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.1130 ISK

2022 QAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 40.8212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 34.0978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7234 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.4265 to the December average rate of 39.0336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 40.8212 was up 11.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 36.4982, 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 204,106 ISK
2021 Average 174,238 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 170,489 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,617.14 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

40.0758
33.8213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to ISK 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 35.4939, compared to 38.7321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.4939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 2.4492 ISK (High: 40.8212 / Low: 38.3720). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7912 ISK (High: 39.4617 / Low: 38.6705).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4492
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7912

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0840 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 39.5546) against the same month in 2021 (average: 35.8782), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6764 (+10.25%).

2022 Avg (November) 39.5546
2021 Avg (November) 35.8782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.9297 35.0755 35.4265
February 34.9876 34.0978 34.3425
March 36.9074 34.9437 35.7876
April 36.0316 35.1881 35.5019
May 36.9704 34.6870 35.9616
June 36.4758 35.0261 35.9433
July 37.7638 36.4707 37.3074
August 38.9316 37.1217 38.0713
September 39.9286 38.0143 38.9161
October 39.8901 38.8627 39.5098
November 40.8212 38.3720 39.5546
December 39.4617 38.6705 39.0336