YEARLY HIGH
0.7538 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.7024 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7277 LTL

2014 ILS to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.7538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.7024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0514 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7256 to the December average rate of 0.7135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7538 was up 1.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7450, 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 3,769 LTL
2013 Average 3,603 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 3,512 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.17 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7477
0.7104
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 0.7239, compared to 0.7316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0284 LTL (High: 0.7308 / Low: 0.7024). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 LTL (High: 0.7205 / Low: 0.7145).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 0.7411) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+2.18%).

2014 Avg (August) 0.7411
2013 Avg (August) 0.7252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7304 0.7224 0.7256
February 0.7282 0.7144 0.7191
March 0.7205 0.7145 0.7180
April 0.7240 0.7174 0.7194
May 0.7299 0.7189 0.7255
June 0.7405 0.7286 0.7354
July 0.7521 0.7367 0.7446
August 0.7538 0.7337 0.7411
September 0.7421 0.7324 0.7368
October 0.7475 0.7203 0.7310
November 0.7317 0.7116 0.7224
December 0.7308 0.7024 0.7135