YEARLY HIGH
326.7098 SOS
YEARLY LOW
179.7831 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
256.1905 SOS

2014 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 326.7098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 179.7831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 146.9267 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 316.3341 to the December average rate of 185.8824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 326.7098 was down 25.89% compared to the 2013 peak of 440.8549, 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 1,633,549 SOS
2013 Average 1,945,000 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 898,915 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 734,633.69 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

329.3793
172.8373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SOS 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 291.0590, compared to 221.3221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 69.7369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 291.0590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 221.3221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 25.4093 SOS (High: 235.5742 / Low: 210.1650). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8390 SOS (High: 211.3165 / Low: 206.4774).

September Spread (Volatile) ±25.4093
October Spread (Stable) ±4.8390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 22.0035 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 316.3341) against the same month in 2013 (average: 427.9061), the exchange rate shifted by -111.5720 (-26.07%).

2014 Avg (January) 316.3341
2013 Avg (January) 427.9061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 326.7098 308.6180 316.3341
February 309.8752 297.0374 304.0738
March 299.8754 281.5435 292.6281
April 285.7605 280.0893 282.2337
May 283.9275 272.3280 279.9750
June 274.4172 267.9439 271.1092
July 270.0030 247.9352 263.3006
August 248.8175 234.8667 241.2971
September 235.5742 210.1650 225.9022
October 211.3165 206.4774 209.2179
November 207.7609 192.0647 202.3322
December 192.0258 179.7831 185.8824