2026 AWG to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7691 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.5566 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6825 ILS

2026 AWG to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AWG to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.7691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.5566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2125 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7467 to the December average rate of 1.6856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7691 was down 16.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.1186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,845 ILS

2025 Average 9,578 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 7,783 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,062.40 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7639

1.5575

JanuMarcMayJuly

AWG 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 1.6821, compared to 1.6840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1099 ILS (High: 1.6666 / Low: 1.5567). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 ILS (High: 1.7016 / Low: 1.6664).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1099

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.7467) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.0069), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2602 (-12.97%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.7467

2025 Avg (January) 2.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7691	1.7158	1.7467
February	1.7456	1.6998	1.7233
March	1.7586	1.7019	1.7304
April	1.7482	1.6411	1.6855
May	1.6354	1.5566	1.5747
June	1.6666	1.5567	1.6317
July	1.7085	1.6553	1.6824
August	1.7016	1.6664	1.6856