YEARLY HIGH
248.7708 KPW
YEARLY LOW
245.6156 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
246.9943 KPW

2026 QAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 248.7708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 245.6156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1552 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.1860 to the December average rate of 246.8250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 248.7708 was down 0.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 249.6522, 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 1,243,854 KPW
2025 Average 1,235,273 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,228,078 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,775.86 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

247.2415
246.7872
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to KPW 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 247.0478, compared to 246.8336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.0478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.8336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.4935 KPW (High: 248.7708 / Low: 246.2773). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4254 KPW (High: 246.9617 / Low: 246.5363).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4935
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4254

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2418 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 247.1860) against the same month in 2025 (average: 246.9971), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1889 (+0.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 247.1860
2025 Avg (January) 246.9971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 248.7708 246.2773 247.1860
February 247.9962 246.2634 247.2037
March 248.1158 246.0234 247.0654
April 247.3874 245.6156 246.8492
May 247.3646 246.8812 247.1122
June 247.4227 246.2230 246.8704
July 248.4187 246.0681 246.8423
August 246.9617 246.5363 246.8250