YEARLY HIGH
1.3559 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3387 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3482 QAR

2026 XCD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1.3559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.3387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3472 to the December average rate of 1.3486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3559 was down 0.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,779 QAR
2025 Average 6,740 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,693 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.98 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3493
1.3469
JanuMarcMayJuly

XCD to QAR 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 1.3480, compared to 1.3489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0136 QAR (High: 1.3522 / Low: 1.3387). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 1.3486 / Low: 1.3486).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1.3491) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.01%).

2026 Avg (April) 1.3491
2025 Avg (April) 1.3489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3522 1.3387 1.3472
February 1.3523 1.3428 1.3471
March 1.3536 1.3422 1.3479
April 1.3559 1.3461 1.3491
May 1.3489 1.3463 1.3476
June 1.3525 1.3460 1.3490
July 1.3534 1.3406 1.3491
August 1.3486 1.3486 1.3486