YEARLY HIGH
1.4167 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.2409 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3258 MYR

2026 ILS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 1.4167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.2409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1758 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2821 to the December average rate of 1.3493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4167 was up 9.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2933, 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 7,083 MYR
2025 Average 6,212 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 6,204 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 879.08 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4147
1.2478
JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS to MYR 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 1.3183, compared to 1.3484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0681 MYR (High: 1.4167 / Low: 1.3486). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 MYR (High: 1.3622 / Low: 1.3336).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0681
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1.4008) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2027 (+16.92%).

2026 Avg (May) 1.4008
2025 Avg (May) 1.1980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3003 1.2650 1.2821
February 1.2779 1.2409 1.2617
March 1.2847 1.2410 1.2685
April 1.3363 1.2799 1.3112
May 1.4167 1.3486 1.4008
June 1.4158 1.3610 1.3854
July 1.3725 1.3282 1.3475
August 1.3622 1.3336 1.3493