YEARLY HIGH
0.0736 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0600 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0661 ILS

2013 AFN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0727 to the December average rate of 0.0614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0736 was down 12.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 368 ILS
2012 Average 393 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 300 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.25 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0739
0.0603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0692, compared to 0.0629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0041 ILS (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0600). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 ILS (High: 0.0736 / Low: 0.0722).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0727) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0098 (-11.93%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0727
2012 Avg (January) 0.0826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0736 0.0722 0.0727
February 0.0721 0.0705 0.0714
March 0.0712 0.0681 0.0694
April 0.0685 0.0670 0.0678
May 0.0687 0.0662 0.0677
June 0.0681 0.0654 0.0663
July 0.0660 0.0632 0.0643
August 0.0651 0.0633 0.0639
September 0.0650 0.0624 0.0636
October 0.0634 0.0616 0.0626
November 0.0625 0.0603 0.0618
December 0.0641 0.0600 0.0614