YEARLY HIGH
3.2052 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.7918 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0350 LSL

2014 ILS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 3.2052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2.7918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4133 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1081 to the December average rate of 2.9252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.2052 was up 6.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.0197, 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 16,026 LSL
2013 Average 13,381 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 13,959 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,066.72 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.1453
2.8720
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 3.0746, compared to 2.9955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.1987 LSL (High: 2.9905 / Low: 2.7918). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0647 LSL (High: 3.0674 / Low: 3.0027).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1987
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0784 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 3.1081) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.3465), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7616 (+32.46%).

2014 Avg (January) 3.1081
2013 Avg (January) 2.3465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2052 3.0275 3.1081
February 3.1957 3.0592 3.1225
March 3.1328 3.0253 3.0882
April 3.0674 3.0027 3.0355
May 3.0457 2.9609 3.0040
June 3.1203 3.0372 3.0888
July 3.1481 3.0642 3.1120
August 3.1365 2.9789 3.0481
September 3.0621 2.9694 3.0196
October 3.0752 2.8913 2.9732
November 2.9601 2.8231 2.8948
December 2.9905 2.7918 2.9252