2019 ILS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.0027 RUB

YEARLY LOW

17.3739 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.1588 RUB

2019 ILS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 19.0027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 17.3739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6288 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0991 to the December average rate of 18.0905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 19.0027 was down 3.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.6802, 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 95,013 RUB

2018 Average 87,298 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 86,869 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,144.12 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.8640

17.7335

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 18.0252, compared to 18.2924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0252

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.8620 RUB (High: 18.9150 / Low: 18.0530). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3504 RUB (High: 18.3102 / Low: 17.9599).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8620

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3504

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3236 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 18.7698) against the same month in 2018 (average: 18.1287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6411 (+3.54%).

2019 Avg (August) 18.7698

2018 Avg (August) 18.1287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.4935	17.8567	18.0991
February	18.3102	17.9599	18.1428
March	18.3014	17.6553	18.0315
April	18.2813	17.6602	17.9687
May	18.3024	17.7995	18.0816
June	18.1461	17.3739	17.8277
July	18.1865	17.6103	17.8440
August	19.0027	18.3291	18.7698
September	18.9150	18.0530	18.4462
October	18.7398	18.0040	18.2804
November	18.5473	17.9935	18.3236
December	18.5297	17.7997	18.0905