YEARLY HIGH
260.5524 KPW
YEARLY LOW
240.4520 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
252.6589 KPW

2019 ILS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 260.5524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 240.4520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1003 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 244.1643 to the December average rate of 259.0376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 260.5524 was down 1.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 265.4272, 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 1,302,762 KPW
2018 Average 1,252,700 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,202,260 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,501.61 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

260.5249
242.6770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to KPW 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 248.7671, compared to 256.5506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 248.7671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 256.5506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 7.3849 KPW (High: 247.8369 / Low: 240.4520). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6814 KPW (High: 250.3117 / Low: 247.6303).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.3849
March Spread (Stable) ±2.6814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7385 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 259.0376) against the same month in 2018 (average: 239.7649), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2727 (+8.04%).

2019 Avg (December) 259.0376
2018 Avg (December) 239.7649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 247.8369 240.4520 244.1643
February 249.5529 246.2481 248.2291
March 250.3117 247.6303 248.7526
April 252.5678 247.8793 250.4667
May 252.8807 247.7496 250.7296
June 252.3400 248.0628 250.2604
July 257.5476 251.7764 253.8918
August 258.9854 253.7842 256.4670
September 258.9310 253.6748 255.7285
October 258.7768 253.9697 255.8845
November 260.3978 255.2800 258.2944
December 260.5524 257.3355 259.0376