2012 QAR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1205 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.0184 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0584 ILS

2012 QAR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 1.1205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 1.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1021 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0461 to the December average rate of 1.0378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1205 was up 6.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,603 ILS

2011 Average 4,915 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 5,092 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 510.50 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1095

1.0189

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to ILS 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 1.0424, compared to 1.0744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0467 ILS (High: 1.1205 / Low: 1.0738). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 ILS (High: 1.0340 / Low: 1.0226).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0467

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.0949) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9386), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1563 (+16.65%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.0949

2011 Avg (July) 0.9386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0588	1.0259	1.0461
February	1.0368	1.0184	1.0265
March	1.0469	1.0210	1.0335
April	1.0340	1.0226	1.0294
May	1.0696	1.0340	1.0507
June	1.0834	1.0583	1.0684
July	1.1205	1.0738	1.0949
August	1.1133	1.0882	1.1019
September	1.1050	1.0692	1.0827
October	1.0740	1.0438	1.0582
November	1.0895	1.0483	1.0710
December	1.0521	1.0236	1.0378