YEARLY HIGH
4.0293 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.5675 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8397 SCR

2019 ILS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 4.0293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 3.5675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4618 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7032 to the December average rate of 3.9431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.0293 was down 3.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.1631, 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 20,147 SCR
2018 Average 18,956 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 17,838 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,309.01 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.9671
3.6792
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 3.7807, compared to 3.8987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.4287 SCR (High: 3.9962 / Low: 3.5675). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0491 SCR (High: 3.9663 / Low: 3.9172).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4287
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 3.9293) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.6849), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2443 (+6.63%).

2019 Avg (November) 3.9293
2018 Avg (November) 3.6849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7647 3.6453 3.7032
February 3.8111 3.7474 3.7724
March 3.8207 3.7584 3.7848
April 3.8549 3.7690 3.8125
May 3.8432 3.7653 3.8097
June 3.8414 3.7644 3.8014
July 3.9507 3.8220 3.8575
August 3.9962 3.5675 3.8717
September 3.9568 3.8553 3.8918
October 3.9394 3.8679 3.8985
November 4.0293 3.6876 3.9293
December 3.9663 3.9172 3.9431