YEARLY HIGH
1.1799 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0154 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0866 QAR

2022 ILS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ILS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.1799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 1.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1645 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1611 to the December average rate of 1.0550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1799 was down 0.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1834, 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 5,900 QAR
2021 Average 5,640 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,077 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 822.67 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1743
1.0154
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 1.1146, compared to 1.0587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0605 QAR (High: 1.0821 / Low: 1.0216). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 QAR (High: 1.0423 / Low: 1.0154).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0605
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0503 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.1611) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0338 (+3.00%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.1611
2021 Avg (January) 1.1272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1799 1.1365 1.1611
February 1.1484 1.1118 1.1325
March 1.1449 1.1027 1.1230
April 1.1383 1.0896 1.1227
May 1.0955 1.0515 1.0781
June 1.0977 1.0462 1.0699
July 1.0719 1.0356 1.0564
August 1.1262 1.0800 1.1068
September 1.0821 1.0216 1.0565
October 1.0423 1.0154 1.0286
November 1.0726 1.0172 1.0492
December 1.0795 1.0291 1.0550