YEARLY HIGH
6.0855 ILS
YEARLY LOW
5.3928 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6466 ILS

2013 FKP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 6.0855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 5.3928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6926 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9712 to the December average rate of 5.7361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.0855 was down 4.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.4050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,427 ILS
2012 Average 30,541 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 26,964 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,463.20 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.0217
5.4157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 5.6610, compared to 5.6321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.2749 ILS (High: 5.6678 / Low: 5.3928). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0680 ILS (High: 5.7739 / Low: 5.7059).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2749
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0680

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2480 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 5.9712) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.9078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0634 (+1.07%).

2013 Avg (January) 5.9712
2012 Avg (January) 5.9078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0855 5.8504 5.9712
February 5.8315 5.5994 5.7232
March 5.6531 5.4837 5.5542
April 5.5803 5.4690 5.5471
May 5.6106 5.4806 5.5550
June 5.6858 5.5247 5.6153
July 5.5547 5.3948 5.4662
August 5.6678 5.3928 5.5409
September 5.7381 5.6127 5.6623
October 5.7361 5.6432 5.6903
November 5.7780 5.6147 5.6970
December 5.7739 5.7059 5.7361