YEARLY HIGH
0.9801 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.9002 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9366 PEN

2019 ILS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.9801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.9002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0799 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9069 to the December average rate of 0.9648, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9801 was up 3.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9496, 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 4,900 PEN
2018 Average 4,573 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,501 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 399.32 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9728
0.9009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to PEN 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 0.9181, compared to 0.9551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0334 PEN (High: 0.9712 / Low: 0.9379). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 PEN (High: 0.9172 / Low: 0.9089).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.9668) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0561 (+6.16%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.9668
2018 Avg (November) 0.9106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9166 0.9002 0.9069
February 0.9227 0.9124 0.9162
March 0.9172 0.9089 0.9135
April 0.9256 0.9136 0.9193
May 0.9327 0.9215 0.9278
June 0.9333 0.9123 0.9251
July 0.9423 0.9208 0.9286
August 0.9753 0.9445 0.9625
September 0.9712 0.9379 0.9536
October 0.9730 0.9420 0.9546
November 0.9801 0.9488 0.9668
December 0.9771 0.9539 0.9648