YEARLY HIGH
770.3907 CDF
YEARLY LOW
556.4499 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
633.1280 CDF

2023 ILS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 770.3907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 556.4499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 213.9408 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 595.0054 to the December average rate of 743.1637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 770.3907 was up 18.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 648.7848, 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 3,851,953 CDF
2022 Average 3,010,384 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,782,249 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,069,704.16 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

760.2757
554.9310
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 594.4008, compared to 671.8551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 77.4544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 594.4008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 671.8551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 109.1498 CDF (High: 731.3949 / Low: 622.2451). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8031 CDF (High: 655.3063 / Low: 643.5032).

November Spread (Volatile) ±109.1498
September Spread (Stable) ±11.8031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 17.7644 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.7644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 743.1637) against the same month in 2022 (average: 591.9431), the exchange rate shifted by +151.2206 (+25.55%).

2023 Avg (December) 743.1637
2022 Avg (December) 591.9431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 609.7925 575.0752 595.0054
February 607.5301 557.5595 582.2216
March 586.7621 557.1486 572.0431
April 602.2179 557.9311 572.6077
May 631.3858 556.4499 596.1105
June 667.6121 621.2223 648.4164
July 692.2443 649.6284 673.6011
August 682.2654 645.5778 661.3774
September 655.3063 643.5032 650.7900
October 653.6039 616.1693 633.0256
November 731.3949 622.2451 669.1731
December 770.3907 718.2874 743.1637