YEARLY HIGH
428.6825 KRW
YEARLY LOW
389.4582 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
405.8822 KRW

2026 QAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 428.6825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 389.4582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.2243 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 399.4662 to the December average rate of 392.6336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 428.6825 was up 5.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 407.7749, 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 2,143,412 KRW
2025 Average 1,951,244 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,947,291 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,121.59 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

422.8531
389.8863
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to KRW 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 407.5516, compared to 400.8741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 407.5516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 400.8741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 31.0733 KRW (High: 425.8893 / Low: 394.8160). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4595 KRW (High: 395.9177 / Low: 389.4582).

July Spread (Volatile) ±31.0733
August Spread (Stable) ±6.4595

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 16.4811 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.4811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 420.1058) against the same month in 2025 (average: 374.8116), the exchange rate shifted by +45.2942 (+12.08%).

2026 Avg (June) 420.1058
2025 Avg (June) 374.8116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 406.0533 392.2938 399.4662
February 404.1853 392.8678 397.6416
March 415.0764 396.1104 409.1699
April 415.4074 401.4670 407.2735
May 414.0184 404.4820 411.6527
June 428.6825 413.9151 420.1058
July 425.8893 394.8160 409.1147
August 395.9177 389.4582 392.6336