YEARLY HIGH
1.1114 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.0304 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0672 ILS

2015 QAR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the QAR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 1.1114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.0304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0810 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0838 to the December average rate of 1.0636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1114 was up 1.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0927, 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 5,557 ILS
2014 Average 4,913 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 5,152 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.18 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1044
1.0350
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 1.0739, compared to 1.0605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0436 ILS (High: 1.0797 / Low: 1.0361). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 ILS (High: 1.0511 / Low: 1.0337).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 1.0986) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.9551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1435 (+15.03%).

2015 Avg (March) 1.0986
2014 Avg (March) 0.9551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1013 1.0724 1.0838
February 1.0934 1.0564 1.0698
March 1.1114 1.0795 1.0986
April 1.0957 1.0606 1.0807
May 1.0682 1.0468 1.0612
June 1.0634 1.0304 1.0495
July 1.0511 1.0337 1.0408
August 1.0797 1.0361 1.0539
September 1.0837 1.0620 1.0744
October 1.0805 1.0503 1.0621
November 1.0795 1.0615 1.0686
December 1.0707 1.0497 1.0636