YEARLY HIGH
5.3277 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.6156 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0111 LSL

2023 ILS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 5.3277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 4.6156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7122 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9677 to the December average rate of 5.0956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.3277 was up 1.86% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.2305, 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 26,639 LSL
2022 Average 24,343 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 23,078 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,560.92 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.2265
4.7528
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 5.0653, compared to 4.9569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.4543 LSL (High: 5.0699 / Low: 4.6156). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1096 LSL (High: 5.0254 / Low: 4.9159).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4543
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1096

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1755 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 5.1870) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.7118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4752 (+10.08%).

2023 Avg (May) 5.1870
2022 Avg (May) 4.7118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1338 4.7752 4.9677
February 5.1083 4.9885 5.0519
March 5.2013 4.9503 5.0526
April 5.0763 4.9000 4.9896
May 5.3277 5.0020 5.1870
June 5.2803 5.0345 5.1428
July 5.1233 4.7331 4.9715
August 5.2111 4.8777 5.0212
September 5.0254 4.9159 4.9677
October 5.0294 4.6430 4.7923
November 5.0699 4.6156 4.8934
December 5.2095 4.9779 5.0956