YEARLY HIGH
0.9849 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.8475 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9216 ILS

2022 QAR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 0.9849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.8475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1373 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8614 to the December average rate of 0.9481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9849 was up 7.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9167, 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 4,924 ILS
2021 Average 4,434 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 4,238 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 686.67 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9833
0.8503
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 0.8981, compared to 0.9451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0548 ILS (High: 0.9789 / Low: 0.9241). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 ILS (High: 0.9849 / Low: 0.9594).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0548
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0431 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.9722) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0905 (+10.26%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.9722
2021 Avg (October) 0.8818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8799 0.8475 0.8614
February 0.8995 0.8708 0.8830
March 0.9069 0.8735 0.8905
April 0.9178 0.8785 0.8908
May 0.9511 0.9128 0.9277
June 0.9558 0.9110 0.9349
July 0.9656 0.9329 0.9467
August 0.9259 0.8880 0.9037
September 0.9789 0.9241 0.9468
October 0.9849 0.9594 0.9722
November 0.9831 0.9323 0.9534
December 0.9717 0.9263 0.9481