YEARLY HIGH
6.1457 ILS
YEARLY LOW
5.7356 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9384 ILS

2015 FKP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the FKP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 6.1457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.7356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4101 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9817 to the December average rate of 5.8046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.1457 was down 1.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 6.2277, 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 30,729 ILS
2014 Average 29,436 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 28,678 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,050.56 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.0169
5.7853
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 5.9580, compared to 5.9187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.2990 ILS (High: 6.1438 / Low: 5.8447). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1053 ILS (High: 5.9727 / Low: 5.8673).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2990
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 5.9722) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.8230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1492 (+2.56%).

2015 Avg (February) 5.9722
2014 Avg (February) 5.8230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0787 5.9213 5.9817
February 6.1457 5.9061 5.9722
March 6.1438 5.8447 5.9878
April 5.9635 5.8170 5.8812
May 6.0659 5.8735 5.9678
June 6.0772 5.8817 5.9575
July 5.9565 5.8230 5.8955
August 6.0963 5.8878 5.9780
September 6.0910 5.9362 5.9976
October 5.9727 5.8673 5.9287
November 5.9732 5.8316 5.9077
December 5.8659 5.7356 5.8046