YEARLY HIGH
4.7098 NAD
YEARLY LOW
4.3282 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5033 NAD

2026 QAR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 4.7098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 4.3282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3816 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4810 to the December average rate of 4.5244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.7098 was down 12.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.4093, 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 23,549 NAD
2025 Average 24,550 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 21,641 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,907.84 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.6107
4.3768
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to NAD 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 4.4990, compared to 4.5161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3401 NAD (High: 4.7098 / Low: 4.3697). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 NAD (High: 4.5259 / Low: 4.5226).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3401
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0846 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 4.5912) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.0121), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4209 (-8.40%).

2026 Avg (March) 4.5912
2025 Avg (March) 5.0121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5507 4.3282 4.4810
February 4.4328 4.3611 4.3963
March 4.7098 4.3697 4.5912
April 4.6604 4.4803 4.5437
May 4.5725 4.4615 4.4923
June 4.5551 4.4343 4.4894
July 4.6208 4.4371 4.5078
August 4.5259 4.5226 4.5244