YEARLY HIGH
1.2581 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0854 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1903 RON

2019 ILS to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.2581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1727 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1181 to the December average rate of 1.2378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2581 was up 11.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1318, 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 6,291 RON
2018 Average 5,486 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,427 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 863.67 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2508
1.1060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to RON 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 1.1604, compared to 1.2203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0620 RON (High: 1.1474 / Low: 1.0854). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 RON (High: 1.1841 / Low: 1.1720).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0620
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.2388) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1320 (+11.93%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.2388
2018 Avg (November) 1.1068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1474 1.0854 1.1181
February 1.1633 1.1397 1.1543
March 1.1733 1.1472 1.1634
April 1.1841 1.1720 1.1786
May 1.1948 1.1716 1.1847
June 1.1734 1.1484 1.1632
July 1.2217 1.1691 1.1893
August 1.2208 1.2016 1.2106
September 1.2524 1.2046 1.2233
October 1.2465 1.2020 1.2220
November 1.2581 1.2074 1.2388
December 1.2503 1.2260 1.2378