YEARLY HIGH
1.6094 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.3612 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4670 RON

2026 ILS to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.6094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.3612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2482 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3806 to the December average rate of 1.5128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6094 was up 17.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3703, 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 8,047 RON
2025 Average 6,479 RON
Yearly Trough Low 6,806 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,241.06 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6069
1.3600
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.4593, compared to 1.5128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0999 RON (High: 1.6075 / Low: 1.5076). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 RON (High: 1.4000 / Low: 1.3762).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0999
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0369 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.5498) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2931 (+23.32%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.5498
2025 Avg (June) 1.2567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3956 1.3612 1.3806
February 1.4000 1.3762 1.3887
March 1.4328 1.3758 1.4139
April 1.4721 1.3868 1.4367
May 1.6075 1.5076 1.5864
June 1.6094 1.5302 1.5498
July 1.5408 1.4864 1.5128