2026 QAR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.6376 RUB

YEARLY LOW

19.4449 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.0971 RUB

2026 QAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 23.6376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 19.4449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1927 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4286 to the December average rate of 21.7481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.6376 was down 24.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 31.1917, 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 118,188 RUB

2025 Average 114,976 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 97,224 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,963.63 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

22.3644

19.4340

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 20.9519, compared to 21.5330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9519

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.5330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.3579 RUB (High: 23.6376 / Low: 21.2797). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RUB (High: 21.7481 / Low: 21.7481).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3579

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4440 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 22.1202) against the same month in 2025 (average: 23.6258), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5057 (-6.37%).

2026 Avg (March) 22.1202

2025 Avg (March) 23.6258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.2399	20.6446	21.4286
February	21.2604	20.9138	21.0870
March	23.6376	21.2797	22.1202
April	22.1026	20.4297	21.1222
May	20.5771	19.4449	19.6782
June	21.6324	19.5666	20.2751
July	22.0404	20.9657	21.3178
August	21.7481	21.7481	21.7481