YEARLY HIGH
5.1662 QAR
YEARLY LOW
4.6117 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9978 QAR

2022 XDR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 5.1662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 4.6117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5546 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1084 to the December average rate of 4.8413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.1662 was down 2.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.2885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,831 QAR
2021 Average 25,960 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 23,058 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,772.99 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.1358
4.8145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.0548, compared to 4.9408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.5138 QAR (High: 5.1254 / Low: 4.6117). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 QAR (High: 5.1245 / Low: 5.0929).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5138
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0778 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 4.9847) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.1446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1599 (-3.11%).

2022 Avg (October) 4.9847
2021 Avg (October) 5.1446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1245 5.0929 5.1084
February 5.1464 5.0919 5.1090
March 5.0978 5.0550 5.0753
April 5.0751 4.9941 5.0410
May 5.0451 4.9760 4.9982
June 5.0268 4.9713 4.9969
July 5.0257 4.9460 4.9743
August 4.9768 4.9148 4.9477
September 5.1254 4.6117 4.9899
October 5.1662 4.6610 4.9847
November 5.1154 4.7620 4.9069
December 4.8760 4.7891 4.8413