YEARLY HIGH
3.7568 MDL
YEARLY LOW
3.2034 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4753 MDL

2013 ILS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.7568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 3.2034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5534 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2453 to the December average rate of 3.6931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.7568 was up 15.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.2420, 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 18,784 MDL
2012 Average 15,700 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 16,017 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,767.19 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.7379
3.2005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to MDL 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 3.3510, compared to 3.5997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1653 MDL (High: 3.5923 / Low: 3.4270). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0493 MDL (High: 3.3087 / Low: 3.2594).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1653
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0493

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.6931) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.2226), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4705 (+14.60%).

2013 Avg (December) 3.6931
2012 Avg (December) 3.2226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2694 3.2034 3.2453
February 3.3087 3.2594 3.2794
March 3.4176 3.2848 3.3503
April 3.4328 3.3826 3.4044
May 3.4462 3.3530 3.4021
June 3.4520 3.3858 3.4246
July 3.5044 3.3741 3.4459
August 3.5923 3.4270 3.5508
September 3.6564 3.4989 3.5883
October 3.6989 3.6084 3.6579
November 3.7246 3.6257 3.6619
December 3.7568 3.6010 3.6931