YEARLY HIGH
266.3940 CDF
YEARLY LOW
243.1291 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
255.6510 CDF

2013 ILS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 266.3940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 243.1291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.2649 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.5743 to the December average rate of 263.5891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 266.3940 was up 7.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 248.5974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,331,970 CDF
2012 Average 1,194,067 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,215,645 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,324.62 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

265.2906
244.8728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to CDF 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 251.4395, compared to 259.8625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.4395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.8625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 11.1551 CDF (High: 259.2746 / Low: 248.1195). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4506 CDF (High: 263.1995 / Low: 259.7489).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.1551
October Spread (Stable) ±3.4506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6409 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 263.5891) against the same month in 2012 (average: 244.9678), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6213 (+7.60%).

2013 Avg (December) 263.5891
2012 Avg (December) 244.9678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 249.0934 243.1291 246.5743
February 250.4131 246.0623 248.9682
March 255.3258 245.7222 251.4543
April 257.3042 252.4612 254.2040
May 259.2746 248.1195 253.5631
June 256.8479 249.5970 253.8729
July 258.2845 250.7079 255.8260
August 260.7004 251.9372 257.5737
September 264.3432 253.4770 259.3336
October 263.1995 259.7489 261.5113
November 263.2320 259.2393 261.3411
December 266.3940 261.3520 263.5891