YEARLY HIGH
0.2443 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2151 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2251 GBP

2021 ILS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.2443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 11, dropping to 0.2151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0292 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2269 to the December average rate of 0.2398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2443 was up 2.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2384, 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 1,222 GBP
2020 Average 1,134 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,075 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.22 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2421
0.2154
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 0.2204, compared to 0.2298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0121 GBP (High: 0.2341 / Low: 0.2220). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 GBP (High: 0.2229 / Low: 0.2192).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2398) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+4.67%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2398
2020 Avg (December) 0.2291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2341 0.2220 0.2269
February 0.2229 0.2160 0.2202
March 0.2212 0.2157 0.2176
April 0.2232 0.2168 0.2204
May 0.2232 0.2151 0.2180
June 0.2220 0.2171 0.2193
July 0.2229 0.2192 0.2213
August 0.2269 0.2230 0.2248
September 0.2314 0.2251 0.2270
October 0.2314 0.2252 0.2276
November 0.2417 0.2340 0.2383
December 0.2443 0.2366 0.2398