2026 QAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2455 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.1965 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2127 SBD

2026 QAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2.2455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 2.1965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0490 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2300 to the December average rate of 2.2173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2455 was down 3.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.3277, 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 11,227 SBD

2025 Average 11,404 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,983 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.77 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.2324

2.2036

JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to SBD 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 2.2118, compared to 2.2154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0341 SBD (High: 2.2455 / Low: 2.2113). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 2.2173 / Low: 2.2173).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0341

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.2300) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.3148), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0847 (-3.66%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.2300

2025 Avg (January) 2.3148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2455	2.2113	2.2300
February	2.2171	2.2031	2.2112
March	2.2179	2.1984	2.2091
April	2.2115	2.1965	2.2060
May	2.2078	2.2027	2.2063
June	2.2137	2.1967	2.2082
July	2.2315	2.2033	2.2135
August	2.2173	2.2173	2.2173