2013 HKD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4875 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.4479 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4654 ILS

2013 HKD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.4875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0396 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4820 to the December average rate of 0.4517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4875 was down 7.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,187 ILS

2012 Average 12,421 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 11,196 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 990.42 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4850

0.4487

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.4725, compared to 0.4583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4725

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0189 ILS (High: 0.4771 / Low: 0.4582). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 ILS (High: 0.4594 / Low: 0.4541).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4820) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4906), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-1.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4820

2012 Avg (January) 0.4906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4875	0.4792	0.4820
February	0.4805	0.4739	0.4763
March	0.4815	0.4678	0.4745
April	0.4691	0.4628	0.4665
May	0.4771	0.4582	0.4680
June	0.4755	0.4629	0.4679
July	0.4721	0.4599	0.4644
August	0.4708	0.4554	0.4609
September	0.4704	0.4516	0.4602
October	0.4597	0.4536	0.4562
November	0.4594	0.4541	0.4561
December	0.4549	0.4479	0.4517