2022 QAR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |