2026 GTQ to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4157 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.3673 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3964 ILS

2026 GTQ to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.3673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0484 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4101 to the December average rate of 0.3986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4157 was down 16.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,078 ILS

2025 Average 2,245 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,836 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.86 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4139

0.3679

JanuMarcMayJuly

GTQ 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 0.3960, compared to 0.3979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3960

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0268 ILS (High: 0.4123 / Low: 0.3854). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 ILS (High: 0.4026 / Low: 0.3943).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

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 0.0253 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4101) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4681), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0580 (-12.40%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4101

2025 Avg (January) 0.4681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4157	0.4029	0.4101
February	0.4095	0.3994	0.4047
March	0.4127	0.4003	0.4069
April	0.4123	0.3854	0.3970
May	0.3852	0.3673	0.3717
June	0.3931	0.3673	0.3854
July	0.4034	0.3910	0.3971
August	0.4026	0.3943	0.3986