YEARLY HIGH
5.0863 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.2172 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5732 SCR

2026 ILS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 5.0863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 4.2172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8691 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4759 to the December average rate of 4.4299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.0863 was up 6.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.7813, 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 25,431 SCR
2025 Average 20,771 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 21,086 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,345.42 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.8557
4.3912
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 4.6091, compared to 4.4654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.7383 SCR (High: 5.0863 / Low: 4.3480). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0608 SCR (High: 4.4703 / Low: 4.4095).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7383
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0608

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1633 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 4.7097) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.8725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8371 (+21.62%).

2026 Avg (April) 4.7097
2025 Avg (April) 3.8725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8045 4.2272 4.4759
February 4.8679 4.2172 4.4542
March 4.8552 4.3477 4.5441
April 5.0863 4.3480 4.7097
May 4.8704 4.6684 4.8170
June 4.8367 4.4573 4.6537
July 4.8328 4.3687 4.5009
August 4.4703 4.4095 4.4299