YEARLY HIGH
1080.4090 MGA
YEARLY LOW
696.5863 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1019.9881 MGA

2019 ILS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 1080.4090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 696.5863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 383.8227 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 965.5332 to the December average rate of 1037.7973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1080.4090 was up 9.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 989.5810, 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 5,402,045 MGA
2018 Average 4,648,446 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 3,482,932 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,919,113.31 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1072.9818
955.7651
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 992.4769, compared to 1047.4993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 992.4769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1047.4993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 373.3303 MGA (High: 1069.9166 / Low: 696.5863). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.6582 MGA (High: 1021.4205 / Low: 1004.7623).

December Spread (Volatile) ±373.3303
May Spread (Stable) ±16.6582

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 21.3184 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.3184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1063.2137) against the same month in 2018 (average: 947.1322), the exchange rate shifted by +116.0815 (+12.26%).

2019 Avg (September) 1063.2137
2018 Avg (September) 947.1322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 989.3951 931.0880 965.5332
February 994.0809 951.1923 975.3641
March 987.1401 970.3893 978.9548
April 1021.0561 988.9972 1005.4785
May 1021.4205 1004.7623 1015.1696
June 1023.5579 1004.2874 1014.3614
July 1048.7910 1009.9032 1025.9793
August 1060.3606 1042.3177 1050.8435
September 1080.4090 1051.5240 1063.2137
October 1072.6310 1027.1895 1048.0460
November 1078.1098 1039.5837 1059.1157
December 1069.9166 696.5863 1037.7973