YEARLY HIGH
0.4093 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.3575 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3875 ILS

2026 HKD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HKD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.3575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0518 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4033 to the December average rate of 0.3906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4093 was down 16.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4920, 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 10,232 ILS
2025 Average 11,067 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 8,938 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,294.42 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4075
0.3577
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.3871, compared to 0.3885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0252 ILS (High: 0.3828 / Low: 0.3575). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 0.3906 / Low: 0.3906).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252
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 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4033) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4644), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0611 (-13.15%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4033
2025 Avg (January) 0.4644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4093 0.3957 0.4033
February 0.4008 0.3920 0.3970
March 0.4040 0.3924 0.3981
April 0.4015 0.3772 0.3874
May 0.3757 0.3575 0.3618
June 0.3828 0.3575 0.3750
July 0.3924 0.3802 0.3864
August 0.3906 0.3906 0.3906