YEARLY HIGH
648.9889 MGA
YEARLY LOW
589.4038 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
613.4801 MGA

2013 ILS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 648.9889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 589.4038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.5851 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 598.3098 to the December average rate of 643.2875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 648.9889 was up 7.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 606.5288, 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 3,244,944 MGA
2012 Average 2,842,223 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,947,019 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 297,925.41 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

648.0271
591.1514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to MGA 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 602.1349, compared to 624.8253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.6904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 602.1349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 624.8253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 29.2893 MGA (High: 632.7443 / Low: 603.4550). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7581 MGA (High: 600.8326 / Low: 592.0745).

September Spread (Volatile) ±29.2893
February Spread (Stable) ±8.7581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.4323 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 643.2875) against the same month in 2012 (average: 597.8472), the exchange rate shifted by +45.4403 (+7.60%).

2013 Avg (December) 643.2875
2012 Avg (December) 597.8472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 608.5103 589.4038 598.3098
February 600.8326 592.0745 595.8910
March 619.7204 592.7383 604.2884
April 619.7799 599.6256 608.1722
May 616.1328 596.2763 604.7399
June 605.9463 596.6700 601.4080
July 618.2011 602.3125 611.1605
August 620.6332 595.8244 611.5336
September 632.7443 603.4550 620.4914
October 639.2224 619.6983 629.4264
November 641.8896 619.8623 633.0523
December 648.9889 638.4062 643.2875