YEARLY HIGH
34.8420 ISK
YEARLY LOW
33.1881 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.0186 ISK

2026 QAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 34.8420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 33.1881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6539 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2577 to the December average rate of 33.8755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 34.8420 was down 10.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 39.0717, 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 174,210 ISK
2025 Average 176,033 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 165,940 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,269.48 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

34.4952
33.5416
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 33.9763, compared to 34.1456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.1456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.5488 ISK (High: 34.7369 / Low: 33.1881). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1135 ISK (High: 33.9152 / Low: 33.8017).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5488
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.6366 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 34.2927) against the same month in 2025 (average: 34.1200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1727 (+0.51%).

2026 Avg (June) 34.2927
2025 Avg (June) 34.1200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7369 33.1881 34.2577
February 33.8179 33.3407 33.6210
March 34.7469 33.3601 34.1935
April 34.4831 33.3610 33.7262
May 33.8074 33.6709 33.7666
June 34.8420 33.8147 34.2927
July 34.5894 33.9883 34.4157
August 33.9152 33.8017 33.8755