2026 ILS to IMP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3379 IMP

YEARLY LOW

0.2434 IMP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2918 IMP

2026 ILS to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.3379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.2434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0944 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3180 to the December average rate of 0.2469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3379 was up 7.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3148, 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 1,689 IMP

2025 Average 1,452 IMP

Yearly Trough Low 1,217 IMP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 472.24 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3298

0.2394

JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS to IMP 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 0.2993, compared to 0.2469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2993

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0896 IMP (High: 0.3379 / Low: 0.2483). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 IMP (High: 0.3264 / Low: 0.3189).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0896

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0550 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.3171) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0464 (+17.13%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.3171

2025 Avg (April) 0.2708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3236	0.3138	0.3180
February	0.3264	0.3189	0.3223
March	0.3260	0.3159	0.3209
April	0.3379	0.2483	0.3171
May	0.2653	0.2502	0.2621
June	0.2653	0.2522	0.2554
July	0.2529	0.2434	0.2469