YEARLY HIGH
3.1869 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1088 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5565 ILS

2026 CUP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.1869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.1088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0781 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1444 to the December average rate of 0.1189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.1869 was down 16.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.8188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,935 ILS
2025 Average 17,254 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 544 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,390.50 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.4479
-0.1933
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 2.0358, compared to 0.1183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 3.0320 ILS (High: 3.1468 / Low: 0.1148). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 0.1189 / Low: 0.1189).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.0320
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 2.5170 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.1444) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.6151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4707 (-13.02%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.1444
2025 Avg (January) 3.6151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1869 3.0906 3.1444
February 3.1355 3.0639 3.1029
March 3.1654 3.0676 3.1164
April 3.1468 0.1148 2.6271
May 0.1143 0.1088 0.1101
June 0.1166 0.1088 0.1141
July 0.1195 0.1158 0.1177
August 0.1189 0.1189 0.1189