2026 FKP to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.2952 ILS

YEARLY LOW

3.7688 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.0765 ILS

2026 FKP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FKP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 4.2952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 3.7688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5264 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2509 to the December average rate of 4.1296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.2952 was down 13.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.9541, 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 21,476 ILS

2025 Average 22,738 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 18,844 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,632.09 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.2943

3.7736

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 4.0716, compared to 4.0912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0716

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.2276 ILS (High: 3.9970 / Low: 3.7695). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 4.1296 / Low: 4.1296).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2276

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 0.2602 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2602

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.2509) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.4641), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2132 (-4.78%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.2509

2025 Avg (January) 4.4641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.2952	4.2061	4.2509
February	4.2398	4.1727	4.2132
March	4.2036	4.1012	4.1558
April	4.2126	3.9906	4.0772
May	3.9970	3.7695	3.8170
June	3.9658	3.7688	3.9153
July	4.1227	3.9534	4.0528
August	4.1296	4.1296	4.1296