YEARLY HIGH
160.9448 SOS
YEARLY LOW
153.2328 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.9323 SOS

2022 QAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 160.9448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 153.2328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7120 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.7639 to the December average rate of 156.0384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 160.9448 was down 0.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 160.9558, 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 804,724 SOS
2021 Average 797,323 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 766,164 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,559.82 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

160.1514
155.5018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SOS 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 159.4881, compared to 156.3766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.4881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.3766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 5.9075 SOS (High: 160.6701 / Low: 154.7626). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5611 SOS (High: 156.5179 / Low: 154.9568).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.9075
December Spread (Stable) ±1.5611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.6813 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 159.6638) against the same month in 2021 (average: 159.6025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0613 (+0.04%).

2022 Avg (February) 159.6638
2021 Avg (February) 159.6025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.6701 158.1140 159.7639
February 160.9448 157.7260 159.6638
March 160.9448 159.1893 159.7490
April 160.3955 158.6949 159.1722
May 160.2582 158.0536 159.3693
June 160.5328 157.5617 159.2101
July 160.6701 154.7626 157.5288
August 159.7089 156.0388 156.7857
September 157.4632 154.3063 156.0093
October 156.4238 154.3285 156.0084
November 156.3846 153.2328 155.8892
December 156.5179 154.9568 156.0384