2026 ILS to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.1372 ETB

YEARLY LOW

48.7076 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.1181 ETB

2026 ILS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 57.1372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 48.7076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4296 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.4856 to the December average rate of 52.1964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 57.1372 was up 16.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 48.9215, 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 285,686 ETB

2025 Average 202,324 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 243,538 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,147.89 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

56.8766

48.8136

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 51.9445, compared to 52.6392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.9445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.6392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 4.0245 ETB (High: 57.0817 / Low: 53.0572). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ETB (High: 52.1964 / Low: 52.1964).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.0245

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.8535 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 56.2047) against the same month in 2025 (average: 37.8001), the exchange rate shifted by +18.4046 (+48.69%).

2026 Avg (May) 56.2047

2025 Avg (May) 37.8001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.6532	48.7076	49.4856
February	50.7707	49.3871	50.0380
March	50.6455	48.9630	50.0116
April	53.0405	49.6799	51.5757
May	57.1372	53.3248	56.2047
June	57.0817	53.0572	54.3512
July	53.7182	52.1146	53.0820
August	52.1964	52.1964	52.1964