YEARLY HIGH
1.3881 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.1789 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2597 ILS

2025 GEL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GEL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 1.3881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.1789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2093 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2728 to the December average rate of 1.1936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.3881 was down 2.79% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.4279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,941 ILS
2024 Average 6,811 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 5,894 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,046.25 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.3575
1.1787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1.2960, compared to 1.2234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was June, with a trading range of 0.0777 ILS (High: 1.3157 / Low: 1.2381). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 ILS (High: 1.2089 / Low: 1.1789).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0777
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0425 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 1.3426) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.4050), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0624 (-4.44%).

2025 Avg (April) 1.3426
2024 Avg (April) 1.4050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3046 1.2347 1.2728
February 1.2912 1.2453 1.2672
March 1.3439 1.2912 1.3167
April 1.3881 1.3202 1.3426
May 1.3189 1.2801 1.3001
June 1.3157 1.2381 1.2769
July 1.2566 1.2240 1.2366
August 1.2805 1.2338 1.2574
September 1.2575 1.2192 1.2387
October 1.2259 1.1931 1.2108
November 1.2178 1.1853 1.2035
December 1.2089 1.1789 1.1936