YEARLY HIGH
1.9277 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.5801 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6542 ILS

2019 FJD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FJD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 1.9277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1.5801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3475 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7358 to the December average rate of 1.6033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9277 was up 8.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,638 ILS
2018 Average 8,630 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 7,901 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,737.60 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7500
1.5793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.6934, compared to 1.6151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.3471 ILS (High: 1.9277 / Low: 1.5806). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 ILS (High: 1.7228 / Low: 1.6973).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3471
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0436 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.6224) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6907), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0683 (-4.04%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.6224
2018 Avg (September) 1.6907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7479 1.7222 1.7358
February 1.7228 1.6973 1.7087
March 1.7142 1.6776 1.7000
April 1.7042 1.6667 1.6820
May 1.6808 1.6452 1.6623
June 1.6885 1.6581 1.6715
July 1.6749 1.6180 1.6557
August 1.6295 1.5985 1.6121
September 1.9277 1.5806 1.6224
October 1.6230 1.5842 1.6033
November 1.6189 1.5801 1.5936
December 1.6150 1.5837 1.6033