YEARLY HIGH
14.8485 GMD
YEARLY LOW
13.1942 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0651 GMD

2019 ILS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 14.8485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 13.1942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6542 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4295 to the December average rate of 14.7743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 14.8485 was up 3.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.3537, 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 74,242 GMD
2018 Average 66,922 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 65,971 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,271.09 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.9088
13.2951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GMD 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 13.7033, compared to 14.4269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.4368 GMD (High: 13.6310 / Low: 13.1942). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1331 GMD (High: 14.8370 / Low: 14.7039).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4368
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 14.6913) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.3746), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3167 (+9.85%).

2019 Avg (November) 14.6913
2018 Avg (November) 13.3746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6310 13.1942 13.4295
February 13.7400 13.5573 13.6646
March 13.7933 13.6452 13.7144
April 13.9032 13.6602 13.7984
May 13.9365 13.6944 13.8267
June 13.9348 13.6019 13.7862
July 14.2982 13.9054 14.0657
August 14.4212 14.1287 14.2912
September 14.4807 14.2065 14.3137
October 14.5331 14.3211 14.4251
November 14.8485 14.5226 14.6913
December 14.8370 14.7039 14.7743