YEARLY HIGH
3.5320 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.1620 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3482 SCR

2013 ILS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.5320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 3.1620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3699 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4830 to the December average rate of 3.4434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.5320 was down 8.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.8400, 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 17,660 SCR
2012 Average 17,823 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 15,810 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,849.68 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.5096
3.1908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SCR 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 3.3102, compared to 3.3862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1600 SCR (High: 3.3220 / Low: 3.1620). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0568 SCR (High: 3.4764 / Low: 3.4196).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1600
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1992 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.4830) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.6456), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1626 (-4.46%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.4830
2012 Avg (January) 3.6456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5320 3.4288 3.4830
February 3.4675 3.3110 3.4165
March 3.3220 3.1620 3.2174
April 3.2694 3.2084 3.2348
May 3.3035 3.1877 3.2441
June 3.2957 3.1975 3.2655
July 3.3806 3.2595 3.3254
August 3.3965 3.2807 3.3571
September 3.4373 3.2924 3.3730
October 3.4455 3.3808 3.4086
November 3.4591 3.3747 3.4098
December 3.4764 3.4196 3.4434