YEARLY HIGH
4.9562 QAR
YEARLY LOW
4.7460 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8627 QAR

2023 XDR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 4.9562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 4.7460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2102 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8956 to the December average rate of 4.8607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.9562 was down 4.07% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.1662, 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 24,781 QAR
2022 Average 24,985 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 23,730 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,051.17 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.9339
4.7706
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 4.8873, compared to 4.8381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.1262 QAR (High: 4.9562 / Low: 4.8300). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0422 QAR (High: 4.8092 / Low: 4.7670).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1262
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0422

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0502 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 4.8956) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.1084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2127 (-4.16%).

2023 Avg (January) 4.8956
2022 Avg (January) 5.1084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9562 4.8300 4.8956
February 4.9523 4.8344 4.8846
March 4.9010 4.8273 4.8661
April 4.9472 4.8628 4.9203
May 4.9277 4.8504 4.8960
June 4.9075 4.8351 4.8613
July 4.9400 4.8431 4.8921
August 4.9316 4.8334 4.8650
September 4.8495 4.7640 4.8148
October 4.8092 4.7670 4.7842
November 4.8609 4.7460 4.8122
December 4.8935 4.8151 4.8607