YEARLY HIGH
17.5531 RUB
YEARLY LOW
9.4560 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7246 RUB

2014 ILS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 17.5531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 9.4560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0971 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6493 to the December average rate of 14.3182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 48.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 17.5531 was up 85.36% compared to the 2013 peak of 9.4695, 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 87,765 RUB
2013 Average 44,174 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 47,280 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,485.26 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

14.7851
9.1824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to RUB 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 10.0610, compared to 11.3882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 4.5230 RUB (High: 17.5531 / Low: 13.0301). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2419 RUB (High: 10.0841 / Low: 9.8422).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.5230
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1941 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 14.3182) against the same month in 2013 (average: 9.3817), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9365 (+52.62%).

2014 Avg (December) 14.3182
2013 Avg (December) 9.3817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0366 9.4560 9.6493
February 10.3122 9.8397 10.0291
March 10.5778 10.0959 10.3976
April 10.4337 10.0954 10.2640
May 10.3611 9.8021 10.0699
June 10.0841 9.8422 9.9563
July 10.4142 9.9110 10.1448
August 10.5217 10.1245 10.3414
September 10.7513 10.2402 10.4559
October 11.4100 10.7604 10.9658
November 12.8333 11.3333 12.1032
December 17.5531 13.0301 14.3182