YEARLY HIGH
0.2392 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2064 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2200 GBP

2019 ILS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.2392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.2064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0328 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2103 to the December average rate of 0.2195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2392 was up 10.72% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2160, 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 1,196 GBP
2018 Average 1,043 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,032 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.84 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2369
0.2074
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 0.2137, compared to 0.2263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0163 GBP (High: 0.2337 / Low: 0.2174). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 GBP (High: 0.2122 / Low: 0.2080).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.2345) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0224 (+10.57%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2345
2018 Avg (August) 0.2121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2137 0.2064 0.2103
February 0.2143 0.2076 0.2120
March 0.2122 0.2080 0.2099
April 0.2149 0.2102 0.2137
May 0.2202 0.2119 0.2167
June 0.2209 0.2165 0.2193
July 0.2354 0.2213 0.2262
August 0.2392 0.2313 0.2345
September 0.2341 0.2255 0.2300
October 0.2337 0.2174 0.2246
November 0.2244 0.2192 0.2228
December 0.2231 0.2132 0.2195