YEARLY HIGH
5.6261 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.4262 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9212 MDL

2023 ILS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 5.6261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 4.4262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1999 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5150 to the December average rate of 4.8053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.6261 was down 5.73% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.9684, 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 28,131 MDL
2022 Average 28,106 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 22,131 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,999.52 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.6106
4.4635
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 5.1136, compared to 4.7288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.4011 MDL (High: 5.5299 / Low: 5.1288). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1480 MDL (High: 4.8047 / Low: 4.6567).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 5.5150) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.7144), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1995 (-3.49%).

2023 Avg (January) 5.5150
2022 Avg (January) 5.7144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6261 5.4031 5.5150
February 5.5299 5.1288 5.2990
March 5.2526 5.0599 5.1467
April 5.1093 4.8677 4.9630
May 4.9510 4.7532 4.8410
June 5.0487 4.7343 4.9170
July 5.0302 4.6978 4.8822
August 4.8811 4.6594 4.7216
September 4.8047 4.6567 4.7097
October 4.7958 4.4262 4.5591
November 4.8184 4.5139 4.6949
December 4.8873 4.7235 4.8053