2026 ILS to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8668 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.5406 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6642 SBD

2026 ILS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 2.8668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 2.5406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3262 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5823 to the December average rate of 2.6641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.8668 was up 11.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5739, 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 14,334 SBD

2025 Average 12,061 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 12,703 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,631.15 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.8604

2.5571

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.6642, compared to 2.6641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6642

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1843 SBD (High: 2.8666 / Low: 2.6823). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0573 SBD (High: 2.6105 / Low: 2.5532).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1843

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0956 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 2.8351) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.3405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4946 (+21.13%).

2026 Avg (May) 2.8351

2025 Avg (May) 2.3405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6105	2.5532	2.5823
February	2.6247	2.5658	2.5946
March	2.6247	2.5406	2.5824
April	2.7151	2.5566	2.6514
May	2.8668	2.7319	2.8351
June	2.8666	2.6823	2.7395
July	2.7038	2.6269	2.6641