YEARLY HIGH
0.9705 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8997 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9372 QAR

2015 ILS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ILS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.9705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.8997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0708 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9227 to the December average rate of 0.9403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9705 was down 9.06% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0671, 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 4,853 QAR
2014 Average 5,099 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,499 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.81 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9659
0.9052
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 0.9314, compared to 0.9431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0389 QAR (High: 0.9651 / Low: 0.9262). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 QAR (High: 0.9421 / Low: 0.9264).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0246 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 0.9529) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.0546), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1017 (-9.64%).

2015 Avg (June) 0.9529
2014 Avg (June) 1.0546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9324 0.9081 0.9227
February 0.9466 0.9146 0.9349
March 0.9263 0.8997 0.9103
April 0.9429 0.9126 0.9254
May 0.9553 0.9362 0.9423
June 0.9705 0.9404 0.9529
July 0.9674 0.9514 0.9609
August 0.9651 0.9262 0.9491
September 0.9416 0.9228 0.9308
October 0.9521 0.9255 0.9416
November 0.9421 0.9264 0.9358
December 0.9527 0.9339 0.9403