YEARLY HIGH
488.0568 CDF
YEARLY LOW
437.2493 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
464.0366 CDF

2019 ILS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 488.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 437.2493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.8075 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 443.5058 to the December average rate of 483.0310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 488.0568 was up 2.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 474.4223, 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 2,440,284 CDF
2018 Average 2,253,829 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,186,246 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254,037.70 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

486.9835
439.5533
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 453.6385, compared to 474.4346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.7962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 453.6385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 474.4346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 15.5194 CDF (High: 478.7262 / Low: 463.2067). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7011 CDF (High: 455.9506 / Low: 449.2494).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.5194
March Spread (Stable) ±6.7011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1427 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 483.0310) against the same month in 2018 (average: 433.0743), the exchange rate shifted by +49.9567 (+11.54%).

2019 Avg (December) 483.0310
2018 Avg (December) 433.0743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 451.2679 437.2493 443.5058
February 456.8166 447.8170 451.7816
March 455.9506 449.2494 452.3476
April 460.1007 451.7945 456.0806
May 462.1900 453.1708 458.1025
June 465.6966 453.8569 460.0129
July 474.7918 462.1107 468.2900
August 478.7262 463.2067 472.2389
September 479.3091 468.9749 472.8646
October 478.7372 468.7257 472.7219
November 481.8932 469.3660 477.4613
December 488.0568 478.4707 483.0310