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QAR

Qatari Riyal

QAR · Qatar

25
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
222732Jul 2021Jul 2025Oct 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Qatari Riyal is in decent shape overall, scoring 25 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 2.8%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
1.3%
Debt / GDP
Not available
GDP Growth
2.9%
FX Volatility
Not available
Governance
Not available
Reserves
7.5 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Healthy foreign currency reserves as a safety net
What to watch out for
No major concerns
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Savings Impact Calculator

QAR
Holding cash in QAR1.3% inflation
QAR 939−QAR 61 (6% purchasing power lost)
Your QAR 1,000 buys 6% less in 5 years
What if you invested QAR 1,000 instead? (5yr, in QAR terms)
Hold USD Cash
QAR 859
−QAR 141
-3.0%/yr net in QAR
S&P 500
QAR 1611
+QAR 611
range: QAR 734–QAR 3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
QAR 1469
+QAR 469
range: QAR 418–QAR 4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
QAR 3052
+QAR 2052
range: QAR 180–QAR 18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in QAR. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Qatar (1.3%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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