2013 ILS to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0486 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9633 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0090 QAR

2013 ILS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.9633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0853 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9743 to the December average rate of 1.0395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0486 was up 6.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,243 QAR

2012 Average 4,726 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,816 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.51 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0461

0.9677

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.9933, compared to 1.0247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9933

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0425 QAR (High: 1.0397 / Low: 0.9972). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 QAR (High: 1.0341 / Low: 1.0223).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0425

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.0395) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9637), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0758 (+7.87%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.0395

2012 Avg (December) 0.9637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9796	0.9633	0.9743
February	0.9908	0.9768	0.9856
March	1.0030	0.9750	0.9889
April	1.0135	0.9998	1.0052
May	1.0239	0.9829	1.0026
June	1.0137	0.9863	1.0030
July	1.0210	0.9946	1.0108
August	1.0310	0.9973	1.0187
September	1.0397	0.9972	1.0203
October	1.0352	1.0215	1.0293
November	1.0341	1.0223	1.0296
December	1.0486	1.0326	1.0395