YEARLY HIGH
350.4223 KRW
YEARLY LOW
298.1434 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
327.1386 KRW

2019 ILS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 350.4223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 298.1434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.2788 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 304.0602 to the December average rate of 337.3561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 350.4223 was up 10.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 317.2262, 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 1,752,111 KRW
2018 Average 1,531,019 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,490,717 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261,394.19 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

348.9442
299.9798
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to KRW 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 316.7068, compared to 337.5703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.8635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 316.7068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 337.5703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 15.2370 KRW (High: 345.3327 / Low: 330.0958). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6706 KRW (High: 311.3206 / Low: 307.6500).

October Spread (Volatile) ±15.2370
February Spread (Stable) ±3.6706

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 5.3841 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 344.8638) against the same month in 2018 (average: 305.9699), the exchange rate shifted by +38.8939 (+12.71%).

2019 Avg (August) 344.8638
2018 Avg (August) 305.9699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 307.3203 298.1434 304.0602
February 311.3206 307.6500 309.6919
March 315.4003 310.5209 313.0752
April 323.3428 313.1343 317.9318
May 334.5486 324.4656 329.3899
June 330.6982 320.0602 326.0917
July 339.5130 324.7852 332.1243
August 350.4223 340.5873 344.8638
September 345.4724 334.0423 339.4797
October 345.3327 330.0958 336.2473
November 340.4867 330.2319 335.3508
December 342.9718 333.0813 337.3561