YEARLY HIGH
166.2618 SDG
YEARLY LOW
163.8802 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
164.9232 SDG

2026 QAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 166.2618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 163.8802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3816 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.1938 to the December average rate of 164.6987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 166.2618 was down 0.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 166.5735, 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 831,309 SDG
2025 Average 824,733 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 819,401 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,908.06 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

165.2665
164.6422
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to SDG 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 164.9606, compared to 164.6987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.9606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.6987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.6665 SDG (High: 166.2618 / Low: 164.5953). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4597 SDG (High: 165.0471 / Low: 164.5875).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6665
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4597

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2075 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 165.1938) against the same month in 2025 (average: 164.9613), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2325 (+0.14%).

2026 Avg (January) 165.1938
2025 Avg (January) 164.9613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.2618 164.5953 165.1938
February 165.7441 164.5860 165.2145
March 165.8240 164.2889 165.0070
April 165.1998 163.8802 164.8013
May 165.0471 164.5875 164.8531
June 165.0859 164.2855 164.6942
July 165.7505 164.1821 164.6987