2026 ILS to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2997 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1422 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2029 QAR

2026 ILS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.2997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1575 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1580 to the December average rate of 1.1913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2997 was up 13.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1470, 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 6,499 QAR

2025 Average 5,290 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,711 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 787.50 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2977

1.1453

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.2047, compared to 1.1975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2047

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0844 QAR (High: 1.2997 / Low: 1.2153). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 QAR (High: 1.1942 / Low: 1.1899).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0844

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0444 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.2407) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1943 (+18.57%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.2407

2025 Avg (June) 1.0463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1781	1.1422	1.1580
February	1.1887	1.1574	1.1734
March	1.1865	1.1545	1.1690
April	1.2339	1.1584	1.2019
May	1.2995	1.2377	1.2850
June	1.2997	1.2153	1.2407
July	1.2236	1.1772	1.2036
August	1.1942	1.1899	1.1913