YEARLY HIGH
77.3137 PKR
YEARLY LOW
75.9032 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.4718 PKR

2026 QAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 77.3137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 75.9032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4105 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.8717 to the December average rate of 75.9761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 77.3137 was down 4.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 80.5361, 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 386,569 PKR
2025 Average 386,525 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 379,516 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,052.64 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

76.9612
75.8866
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to PKR 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 76.5976, compared to 76.0944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.5976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.0944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.7682 PKR (High: 77.3137 / Low: 76.5456). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 PKR (High: 75.9831 / Low: 75.9723).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7682
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2365 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 76.8717) against the same month in 2025 (average: 76.4918), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3798 (+0.50%).

2026 Avg (January) 76.8717
2025 Avg (January) 76.4918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.3137 76.5456 76.8717
February 77.1648 76.5683 76.7585
March 77.0331 76.3511 76.6458
April 76.9059 76.2469 76.5100
May 76.5130 76.4054 76.4681
June 76.5636 76.1236 76.3317
July 76.6670 75.9032 76.2126
August 75.9831 75.9723 75.9761