YEARLY HIGH
1.1834 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0908 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1279 QAR

2021 ILS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.1834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.0908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0926 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1272 to the December average rate of 1.1622, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1834 was up 4.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1333, 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 5,917 QAR
2020 Average 5,297 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,454 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 462.94 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1737
1.0912
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 1.1140, compared to 1.1418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0540 QAR (High: 1.1632 / Low: 1.1093). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 QAR (High: 1.1240 / Low: 1.1106).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1.1668) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0840), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0828 (+7.64%).

2021 Avg (November) 1.1668
2020 Avg (November) 1.0840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1632 1.1093 1.1272
February 1.1238 1.0988 1.1121
March 1.1059 1.0908 1.0981
April 1.1245 1.0921 1.1099
May 1.1238 1.1069 1.1174
June 1.1240 1.1106 1.1195
July 1.1343 1.1060 1.1146
August 1.1512 1.1241 1.1345
September 1.1514 1.1250 1.1388
October 1.1531 1.1243 1.1341
November 1.1834 1.1436 1.1668
December 1.1757 1.1488 1.1622