YEARLY HIGH
5.3442 QAR
YEARLY LOW
4.9476 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1877 QAR

2026 XDR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 5.3442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 4.9476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3966 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2348 to the December average rate of 5.1504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.3442 was up 0.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.2947, 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 26,721 QAR
2025 Average 25,283 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 24,738 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,983.03 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.2978
5.0866
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5.2078, compared to 5.1273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.2588 QAR (High: 5.2064 / Low: 4.9476). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 QAR (High: 5.1558 / Low: 5.1462).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2588
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1127 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 5.2348) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.7383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4966 (+10.48%).

2026 Avg (January) 5.2348
2025 Avg (January) 4.7383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3442 5.1795 5.2348
February 5.3162 5.2484 5.2802
March 5.2666 5.1103 5.1675
April 5.2716 5.1262 5.2217
May 5.2377 5.1902 5.2050
June 5.2064 4.9476 5.1374
July 5.1304 5.0587 5.1042
August 5.1558 5.1462 5.1504