Convert USD to QAR
Live rate: 1 USD = 3.6400 QAR
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3.64 QAR
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US Dollar
$QAR
Qatari Riyal
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Exchange Rate History
USD to QAR conversion table
| USD | QAR |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | QAR 3.64 |
| $5.00 | QAR 18.20 |
| $10.00 | QAR 36.40 |
| $50.00 | QAR 182.00 |
| $100.00 | QAR 364.00 |
| $500.00 | QAR 1,820.00 |
| $1,000.00 | QAR 3,640.00 |
| QAR | USD |
|---|---|
| QAR 1.00 | $0.274725 |
| QAR 5.00 | $1.3736 |
| QAR 10.00 | $2.7473 |
| QAR 50.00 | $13.7363 |
| QAR 100.00 | $27.4725 |
| QAR 500.00 | $137.36 |
| QAR 1,000.00 | $274.73 |
The US Dollar and Qatari Riyal have shared a fixed exchange rate of 1 USD = 3.64 QAR since June 1980, formalized by Qatari law in 2001. Because the peg is fixed, this pair almost never moves — the rate should sit at or extremely close to 3.64 at all times; any deviation reflects only the thin spread dealers charge, not a market signal.
This pair matters mostly for travelers, businesses invoicing across the two currencies, and anyone reconciling accounts between Qatar and the US — not currency traders, since a fixed peg offers no volatility to trade.
Because QAR is pegged, the 3.64 figure itself barely moves — so any 'better' or 'worse' rate quoted by a bank, exchange counter, or card issuer isn't a market shift, it's simply that provider's spread layered on top of the fixed peg.
Banks and exchange counters typically quote a rate one to three percent away from 3.64 to cover their costs and margin — the gap tends to be wider at airport or hotel kiosks than at a bank branch or licensed exchange house.
Card networks convert close to the peg rate, but your card issuer may add a separate foreign transaction fee on top — commonly one to three percent — so check your card's terms rather than assuming the peg rate applies in full.
For transfers between the US and Qatar, the peg removes exchange-rate risk from the equation entirely — the only real differences between providers are the transfer fee and the small spread each applies, so compare those two costs rather than 'the rate'.
The rate shown here is a continuously updated reference rate tracked against the official 3.64 peg — it reflects the benchmark, not the exact rate any specific bank or remittance service will apply to your transaction.
Does the USD/QAR rate ever change?
In practice, no — it's held at 3.64 since 1980 and is set by Qatari monetary policy, not market trading. Small quoted variations reflect dealer spread, not a floating rate.
Why peg to the dollar instead of floating?
Qatar's economy is built on oil and gas exports priced in dollars; pegging removes currency risk on that revenue and keeps import costs predictable.
Is there a parallel or black-market rate?
No — Qatar has full currency convertibility and no capital controls that would create a parallel market.
USD to QAR rate history — last 30 days
Over the 30 days from Jul 25, 2026 to Aug 24, 2026, 1 USD has traded between 3.6400 and 3.6400 QAR, and is currently 3.6400 QAR. That is 0.00% across the window, so USD has held broadly steady against QAR over this period. The figures come from 31 daily observations — nothing between them is interpolated.
Week by week
Each row covers seven days of the window, newest first. Change is measured from the first observation of the block to the last.
| Period | First | Last | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 – Aug 24 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 0.00% |
| Aug 11 – Aug 17 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 0.00% |
| Aug 4 – Aug 10 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 0.00% |
| Jul 28 – Aug 3 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 3.6400 | 0.00% |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I convert USD to QAR?
- To convert USD (USD) to QAR (QAR), enter the amount you want to convert in the converter tool above. The conversion uses mid-market reference exchange rates that refresh periodically through the trading day. You can also view historical rates and charts for this currency pair.
- What is the current USD to QAR exchange rate?
- The current USD to QAR exchange rate is shown in the converter above. Rates are mid-market reference rates that refresh periodically through the trading day.
- Where can I find USD/QAR historical rates?
- Historical USD to QAR rates are available in the chart section below the converter. You can view rates for the past 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, or 1 year.
- Is the USD to QAR rate live?
- The exchange rates on this page are mid-market reference rates that refresh periodically through the trading day — not tick-by-tick interbank quotes. Always check the timestamp shown on the page, and confirm the exact rate with your bank or provider before transacting.
- How has the USD to QAR rate moved over the last 30 days?
- USD to QAR has moved 0.00% over the last 30 days, trading as high as 3.6400 and as low as 3.6400 QAR per USD. The latest observed rate is 3.6400 QAR.
- What is the 30-day high and low for USD to QAR?
- Between Jul 25, 2026 and Aug 24, 2026, USD to QAR ranged from a low of 3.6400 to a high of 3.6400 QAR per USD, across 31 daily observations.