YEARLY HIGH
3.0197 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.2701 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6747 LSL

2013 ILS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.0197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7496 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3465 to the December average rate of 2.9594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.0197 was up 30.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3183, 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 15,099 LSL
2012 Average 10,653 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 11,351 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,747.98 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.0207
2.2853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to LSL 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 2.5143, compared to 2.8351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2198 LSL (High: 2.7230 / Low: 2.5031). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0618 LSL (High: 2.4332 / Low: 2.3714).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2198
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0618

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.9594) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.2829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6765 (+29.63%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.9594
2012 Avg (December) 2.2829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4182 2.2701 2.3465
February 2.4332 2.3714 2.4067
March 2.5656 2.4245 2.4942
April 2.5504 2.4532 2.5134
May 2.7230 2.5031 2.5660
June 2.8082 2.6753 2.7591
July 2.7844 2.7151 2.7532
August 2.8830 2.7659 2.8147
September 2.8468 2.7531 2.7992
October 2.8552 2.7669 2.7997
November 2.9366 2.8313 2.8843
December 3.0197 2.8983 2.9594