2013 QAR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0381 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.9537 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9915 ILS

2013 QAR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.0381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0845 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0264 to the December average rate of 0.9620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0381 was down 7.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1205, 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 5,191 ILS

2012 Average 5,293 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 4,768 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.26 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0329

0.9555

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 1.0070, compared to 0.9760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0070

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0410 ILS (High: 1.0028 / Low: 0.9618). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 ILS (High: 0.9782 / Low: 0.9670).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.0264) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0461), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0197 (-1.88%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.0264

2012 Avg (January) 1.0461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0381	1.0208	1.0264
February	1.0238	1.0093	1.0146
March	1.0257	0.9970	1.0113
April	1.0002	0.9867	0.9948
May	1.0174	0.9766	0.9977
June	1.0139	0.9864	0.9970
July	1.0055	0.9795	0.9894
August	1.0027	0.9699	0.9818
September	1.0028	0.9618	0.9803
October	0.9789	0.9660	0.9715
November	0.9782	0.9670	0.9712
December	0.9685	0.9537	0.9620