YEARLY HIGH
0.1854 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1643 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1772 GBP

2013 ILS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.1854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1675 to the December average rate of 0.1743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1854 was up 8.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1708, 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 927 GBP
2012 Average 819 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 822 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.53 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1845
0.1660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GBP 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 0.1768, compared to 0.1776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0090 GBP (High: 0.1854 / Low: 0.1764). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 GBP (High: 0.1753 / Low: 0.1732).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.1805) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+13.81%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.1805
2012 Avg (August) 0.1586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1709 0.1643 0.1675
February 0.1786 0.1715 0.1748
March 0.1824 0.1769 0.1801
April 0.1828 0.1792 0.1803
May 0.1825 0.1782 0.1800
June 0.1810 0.1759 0.1781
July 0.1854 0.1800 0.1830
August 0.1854 0.1764 0.1805
September 0.1782 0.1743 0.1766
October 0.1772 0.1743 0.1757
November 0.1781 0.1731 0.1755
December 0.1753 0.1732 0.1743