YEARLY HIGH
0.7450 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.6837 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7205 LTL

2013 ILS to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 0.7450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.6837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0613 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6950 to the December average rate of 0.7195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7450 was up 3.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7165, 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 3,725 LTL
2012 Average 3,487 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 3,418 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.39 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7365
0.6912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to LTL 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 0.7174, compared to 0.7235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0319 LTL (High: 0.7411 / Low: 0.7092). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 LTL (High: 0.7233 / Low: 0.7146).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0319
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.7325) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0277 (+3.93%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.7325
2012 Avg (May) 0.7048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7033 0.6837 0.6950
February 0.7103 0.6877 0.6998
March 0.7411 0.7092 0.7235
April 0.7439 0.7257 0.7319
May 0.7450 0.7202 0.7325
June 0.7309 0.7149 0.7217
July 0.7374 0.7250 0.7327
August 0.7327 0.7076 0.7252
September 0.7325 0.7180 0.7244
October 0.7223 0.7086 0.7156
November 0.7306 0.7155 0.7237
December 0.7233 0.7146 0.7195