YEARLY HIGH
44.5634 JPY
YEARLY LOW
41.9067 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.5811 JPY

2026 QAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 44.5634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 41.9067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6568 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.0465 to the December average rate of 44.3990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 44.5634 was up 2.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 43.4393, 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 222,817 JPY
2025 Average 205,393 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 209,533 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,283.78 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

44.5791
42.4174
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to JPY 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 43.4448, compared to 44.3990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.4448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.3990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.7763 JPY (High: 43.6830 / Low: 41.9067). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2578 JPY (High: 44.5634 / Low: 44.3056).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7763
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2578

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4490 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 44.3990) against the same month in 2025 (average: 40.3735), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0255 (+9.97%).

2026 Avg (July) 44.3990
2025 Avg (July) 40.3735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.6830 41.9067 43.0465
February 43.2228 41.9375 42.5975
March 44.1069 43.0898 43.5912
April 43.9730 43.4411 43.6859
May 43.7773 43.0649 43.6443
June 44.4821 43.7902 44.1034
July 44.5634 44.3056 44.3990