2026 ILS to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5996 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.5318 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5671 NZD

2026 ILS to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.5996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.5318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0678 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5448 to the December average rate of 0.5908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5996 was up 8.64% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5519, 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 2,998 NZD

2025 Average 2,496 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 2,659 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.77 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5996

0.5307

JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS to NZD 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 0.5632, compared to 0.5908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5632

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0294 NZD (High: 0.5771 / Low: 0.5477). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 NZD (High: 0.5911 / Low: 0.5905).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.5939) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1211 (+25.60%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.5939

2025 Avg (May) 0.4728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5545	0.5319	0.5448
February	0.5413	0.5318	0.5365
March	0.5566	0.5354	0.5495
April	0.5771	0.5477	0.5650
May	0.5996	0.5760	0.5939
June	0.5981	0.5806	0.5893
July	0.5911	0.5905	0.5908