YEARLY HIGH
1.0671 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9151 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0198 QAR

2014 ILS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 1.0671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.9151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1520 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0424 to the December average rate of 0.9263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0671 was up 1.77% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0486, 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 5,336 QAR
2013 Average 5,046 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,576 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 760.01 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0770
0.9126
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 1.0463, compared to 0.9932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0488 QAR (High: 1.0671 / Low: 1.0183). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 QAR (High: 1.0513 / Low: 1.0451).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0488
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 1.0633) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0524 (+5.19%).

2014 Avg (July) 1.0633
2013 Avg (July) 1.0108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0491 1.0372 1.0424
February 1.0425 1.0302 1.0358
March 1.0524 1.0408 1.0470
April 1.0513 1.0451 1.0476
May 1.0566 1.0441 1.0506
June 1.0630 1.0468 1.0546
July 1.0671 1.0590 1.0633
August 1.0671 1.0183 1.0409
September 1.0192 0.9897 1.0017
October 0.9942 0.9606 0.9768
November 0.9610 0.9348 0.9504
December 0.9340 0.9151 0.9263