YEARLY HIGH
1.2149 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.0539 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1223 PEN

2026 ILS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 1.2149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1610 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0678 to the December average rate of 1.1032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2149 was up 13.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0690, 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 6,075 PEN
2025 Average 5,173 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 5,270 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 804.96 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2211
1.0539
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.1256, compared to 1.1127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0968 PEN (High: 1.1856 / Low: 1.0888). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PEN (High: 1.1032 / Low: 1.1031).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0968
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0478 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1.2071) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1785 (+17.35%).

2026 Avg (May) 1.2071
2025 Avg (May) 1.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0902 1.0539 1.0678
February 1.0953 1.0683 1.0815
March 1.1238 1.0686 1.1043
April 1.1856 1.0888 1.1333
May 1.2149 1.1915 1.2071
June 1.2132 1.1332 1.1593
July 1.1451 1.0962 1.1221
August 1.1032 1.1031 1.1032