YEARLY HIGH
26.8263 RUB
YEARLY LOW
19.3289 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.1415 RUB

2023 ILS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 26.8263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 19.3289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4974 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3138 to the December average rate of 24.8547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 26.8263 was down 38.20% compared to the 2022 peak of 43.4090, 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 134,131 RUB
2022 Average 104,675 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 96,644 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,487.16 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

26.1258
19.7854
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 21.4905, compared to 24.7924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.4905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.7924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 3.2135 RUB (High: 26.1913 / Low: 22.9777). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8497 RUB (High: 21.1084 / Low: 20.2587).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.2135
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9301 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 25.5974) against the same month in 2022 (average: 18.4759), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1215 (+38.54%).

2023 Avg (August) 25.5974
2022 Avg (August) 18.4759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9263 19.3289 20.3138
February 21.1084 20.2587 20.7447
March 21.6048 20.5423 21.1195
April 22.5495 21.5323 22.2832
May 22.2750 20.8630 21.5673
June 23.9465 21.5428 22.9148
July 25.5122 23.7074 24.7193
August 26.8263 24.6260 25.5974
September 25.7686 24.8996 25.3457
October 26.1913 22.9777 24.4156
November 24.2160 23.0702 23.8217
December 25.6259 24.2412 24.8547