YEARLY HIGH
1.0965 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.9986 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0519 PEN

2022 QAR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 1.0965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.9986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0979 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0694 to the December average rate of 1.0494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0965 was down 3.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1403, 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 5,483 PEN
2021 Average 5,325 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,993 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489.55 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0978
1.0198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PEN 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 1.0370, compared to 1.0668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0553 PEN (High: 1.0540 / Low: 0.9986). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 PEN (High: 1.0965 / Low: 1.0827).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0553
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.0913) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1034), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0122 (-1.10%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.0913
2021 Avg (October) 1.1034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0960 1.0527 1.0694
February 1.0631 1.0228 1.0412
March 1.0407 1.0167 1.0271
April 1.0540 0.9986 1.0263
May 1.0553 1.0036 1.0308
June 1.0394 1.0176 1.0273
July 1.0813 1.0454 1.0654
August 1.0793 1.0492 1.0634
September 1.0935 1.0539 1.0677
October 1.0965 1.0827 1.0913
November 1.0924 1.0419 1.0637
December 1.0608 1.0441 1.0494