2017 QAR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0611 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.8974 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9788 ILS

2017 QAR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.0611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.8974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1637 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0480 to the December average rate of 0.9542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0611 was down 2.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0935, 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 5,305 ILS

2016 Average 5,271 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 4,487 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 818.25 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0604

0.9120

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 1.0037, compared to 0.9538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0676 ILS (High: 0.9650 / Low: 0.8974). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 ILS (High: 1.0080 / Low: 0.9944).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0676

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0480) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0841), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0361 (-3.33%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0480

2016 Avg (January) 1.0841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0611	1.0352	1.0480
February	1.0363	1.0014	1.0226
March	1.0155	0.9926	1.0034
April	1.0080	0.9944	1.0020
May	0.9940	0.9714	0.9861
June	0.9753	0.9275	0.9603
July	0.9824	0.9343	0.9676
August	0.9984	0.9694	0.9840
September	0.9709	0.9416	0.9537
October	0.9699	0.9225	0.9390
November	0.9650	0.8974	0.9244
December	0.9671	0.9395	0.9542