YEARLY HIGH
2.0792 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.8764 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9828 SBD

2013 ILS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.0792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.8764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2028 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8986 to the December average rate of 2.0532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.0792 was up 4.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9960, 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 10,396 SBD
2012 Average 9,259 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 9,382 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,013.86 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.0687
1.8832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SBD 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 1.9525, compared to 2.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1132 SBD (High: 2.0546 / Low: 1.9414). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0319 SBD (High: 1.9940 / Low: 1.9621).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1132
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.0532) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8784), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1748 (+9.31%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.0532
2012 Avg (December) 1.8784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9333 1.8764 1.8986
February 1.9564 1.9042 1.9194
March 1.9917 1.9003 1.9365
April 2.0111 1.9604 1.9941
May 2.0546 1.9414 1.9872
June 2.0020 1.9478 1.9793
July 1.9940 1.9621 1.9784
August 2.0263 1.9439 1.9930
September 2.0409 1.9490 1.9982
October 2.0432 1.9992 2.0234
November 2.0516 2.0016 2.0317
December 2.0792 2.0252 2.0532