YEARLY HIGH
9.2527 ETB
YEARLY LOW
7.5160 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2026 ETB

2019 ILS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.2527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.5160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7367 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6939 to the December average rate of 9.0620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.2527 was up 13.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.1280, 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 46,264 ETB
2018 Average 38,506 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 37,580 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,683.54 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.1988
7.5571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to ETB 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 7.9249, compared to 8.4803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.4921 ETB (High: 9.2527 / Low: 8.7607). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1375 ETB (High: 7.9565 / Low: 7.8190).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4921
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 9.0620) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.5118), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5502 (+20.64%).

2019 Avg (December) 9.0620
2018 Avg (December) 7.5118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7748 7.5160 7.6939
February 7.9200 7.7734 7.8533
March 7.9565 7.8190 7.8889
April 8.1110 7.9038 8.0138
May 8.1498 7.9527 8.0477
June 8.1588 7.9176 8.0518
July 8.3131 8.0082 8.1717
August 8.4103 8.1942 8.3113
September 8.4825 8.2321 8.3485
October 8.4809 8.2865 8.4019
November 8.8169 8.3915 8.5866
December 9.2527 8.7607 9.0620