YEARLY HIGH
18.8005 RUB
YEARLY LOW
12.6444 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7601 RUB

2015 ILS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ILS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 18.8005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 12.6444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1561 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2408 to the December average rate of 18.0862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 18.8005 was up 7.11% compared to the 2014 peak of 17.5531, 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 94,003 RUB
2014 Average 53,653 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 63,222 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,780.47 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

18.5819
12.6337
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 14.7836, compared to 16.7365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 2.7615 RUB (High: 17.7174 / Low: 14.9560). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7544 RUB (High: 13.5654 / Low: 12.8110).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7615
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5753 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 18.0862) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.3182), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7680 (+26.32%).

2015 Avg (December) 18.0862
2014 Avg (December) 14.3182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7174 14.9560 16.2408
February 17.7653 15.4477 16.5080
March 15.5918 14.4881 15.0401
April 14.5439 12.6444 13.4648
May 13.5654 12.8110 13.1293
June 14.6949 13.7337 14.3184
July 16.2167 14.6999 15.1256
August 18.3038 16.2930 17.0475
September 17.5564 16.5899 17.1037
October 16.8884 15.9557 16.3159
November 17.1967 16.2588 16.7404
December 18.8005 17.1826 18.0862