YEARLY HIGH
3.7755 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.4106 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5540 SCR

2014 ILS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 3.7755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.4106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3649 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4553 to the December average rate of 3.5581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.7755 was up 6.90% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.5320, 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 18,878 SCR
2013 Average 16,740 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 17,053 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,824.42 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.7276
3.4263
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 3.4910, compared to 3.6170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.2326 SCR (High: 3.7755 / Low: 3.5430). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 SCR (High: 3.6141 / Low: 3.5729).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2326
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1444 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 3.6559) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.4086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2473 (+7.25%).

2014 Avg (October) 3.6559
2013 Avg (October) 3.4086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4770 3.4336 3.4553
February 3.4728 3.4259 3.4514
March 3.5288 3.4316 3.4899
April 3.5333 3.4311 3.4753
May 3.5948 3.4546 3.5206
June 3.6048 3.4909 3.5534
July 3.6141 3.5729 3.5935
August 3.6396 3.5478 3.5944
September 3.6316 3.5594 3.5976
October 3.7755 3.5430 3.6559
November 3.7467 3.6455 3.7025
December 3.6302 3.4106 3.5581