YEARLY HIGH
27.7577 RUB
YEARLY LOW
18.1336 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.4519 RUB

2023 QAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 27.7577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 18.1336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6241 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2010 to the December average rate of 24.9847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 27.7577 was down 29.16% compared to the 2022 peak of 39.1834, 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 138,789 RUB
2022 Average 95,903 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 90,668 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,120.47 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

27.3861
18.4569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to RUB 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 21.1928, compared to 25.7109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.7109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 2.3218 RUB (High: 24.3960 / Low: 22.0742). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7349 RUB (High: 21.3377 / Low: 20.6028).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.3218
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7349

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7518 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 26.6420) against the same month in 2022 (average: 16.9846), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6574 (+56.86%).

2023 Avg (October) 26.6420
2022 Avg (October) 16.9846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2296 18.1336 19.2010
February 20.8780 19.1822 20.1611
March 21.3377 20.6028 20.9357
April 22.5367 21.2925 22.2199
May 22.3235 20.9018 21.7400
June 24.3960 22.0742 22.8991
July 25.3739 24.1555 24.8900
August 27.4275 25.3804 26.2979
September 27.0479 26.0388 26.5610
October 27.7577 25.4831 26.6420
November 25.6498 24.1989 24.8902
December 25.5153 24.2996 24.9847