YEARLY HIGH
1.1538 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.0006 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0778 PLN

2019 ILS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.1538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1532 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0192 to the December average rate of 1.1065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.1538 was up 10.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0452, 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 5,769 PLN
2018 Average 5,023 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,003 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 766.06 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1343
1.0087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to PLN 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 1.0501, compared to 1.1055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0681 PLN (High: 1.1498 / Low: 1.0817). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 PLN (High: 1.0694 / Low: 1.0577).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0681
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.1238) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0277), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0961 (+9.35%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.1238
2018 Avg (September) 1.0277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0316 1.0006 1.0192
February 1.0600 1.0283 1.0493
March 1.0633 1.0369 1.0516
April 1.0694 1.0577 1.0621
May 1.0801 1.0569 1.0694
June 1.0569 1.0316 1.0488
July 1.1071 1.0511 1.0721
August 1.1280 1.1020 1.1135
September 1.1538 1.1029 1.1238
October 1.1498 1.0817 1.1049
November 1.1287 1.0802 1.1123
December 1.1274 1.0930 1.1065