YEARLY HIGH
4.4432 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.6567 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0557 LSL

2019 ILS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 4.4432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 3.6567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7865 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7677 to the December average rate of 4.1487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.4432 was up 2.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.3543, 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 22,216 LSL
2018 Average 18,387 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 18,283 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,932.71 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.3608
3.7138
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 3.9244, compared to 4.1870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3945 LSL (High: 4.4432 / Low: 4.0487). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0760 LSL (High: 3.9798 / Low: 3.9038).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3945
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0760

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0964 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 4.3069) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.7910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5159 (+13.61%).

2019 Avg (August) 4.3069
2018 Avg (August) 3.7910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8945 3.6730 3.7677
February 3.8985 3.6567 3.8010
March 4.0452 3.8535 3.9685
April 3.9798 3.9038 3.9373
May 4.0546 3.9767 4.0140
June 4.2044 3.9511 4.0582
July 4.0635 3.9107 3.9631
August 4.4432 4.0487 4.3069
September 4.3862 4.1350 4.2214
October 4.3847 4.1213 4.2368
November 4.2875 4.2108 4.2450
December 4.2616 4.0558 4.1487