YEARLY HIGH
0.1330 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1081 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1221 ILS

2019 ETB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1300 to the December average rate of 0.1104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1330 was down 1.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 665 ILS
2018 Average 650 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 540 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.86 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1319
0.1084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1262, compared to 0.1181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0061 ILS (High: 0.1141 / Low: 0.1081). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 ILS (High: 0.1279 / Low: 0.1257).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1300) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+4.30%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1300
2018 Avg (January) 0.1246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1330 0.1286 0.1300
February 0.1286 0.1263 0.1273
March 0.1279 0.1257 0.1268
April 0.1265 0.1233 0.1248
May 0.1257 0.1227 0.1243
June 0.1263 0.1226 0.1242
July 0.1249 0.1203 0.1224
August 0.1220 0.1189 0.1203
September 0.1215 0.1179 0.1198
October 0.1207 0.1179 0.1190
November 0.1192 0.1134 0.1165
December 0.1141 0.1081 0.1104