YEARLY HIGH
4.1949 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.1248 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6538 SCR

2023 ILS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 4.1949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 3.1248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0700 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9346 to the December average rate of 3.6674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.1949 was down 12.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.8097, 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 20,974 SCR
2022 Average 20,232 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 15,624 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,350.19 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.9929
3.2930
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 3.7752, compared to 3.5325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.5623 SCR (High: 4.1142 / Low: 3.5519). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2106 SCR (High: 3.6809 / Low: 3.4703).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5623
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.9346) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.3932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4586 (-10.44%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.9346
2022 Avg (January) 4.3932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1949 3.6808 3.9346
February 4.1142 3.5519 3.8285
March 3.9435 3.5863 3.7240
April 3.9277 3.5416 3.7191
May 3.8332 3.5343 3.6791
June 3.9723 3.5310 3.7657
July 3.9140 3.5162 3.6466
August 3.6809 3.4703 3.5717
September 3.5749 3.3438 3.4434
October 3.6273 3.1248 3.3513
November 3.7262 3.3039 3.5147
December 3.8750 3.4849 3.6674