YEARLY HIGH
0.8755 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.7694 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8301 ILS

2026 QAR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.7694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1061 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8636 to the December average rate of 0.7981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8755 was down 16.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0482, 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 4,377 ILS
2025 Average 4,736 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 3,847 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 530.46 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8721
0.7699
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.8301, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0528 ILS (High: 0.8633 / Low: 0.8105). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 ILS (High: 0.8640 / Low: 0.8413).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0528
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0540 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.8636) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9921), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1285 (-12.95%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.8636
2025 Avg (January) 0.9921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8755 0.8488 0.8636
February 0.8640 0.8413 0.8523
March 0.8662 0.8428 0.8555
April 0.8633 0.8105 0.8324
May 0.8079 0.7695 0.7784
June 0.8132 0.7694 0.7981