YEARLY HIGH
188.2639 SOS
YEARLY LOW
157.2228 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.6653 SOS

2022 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 188.2639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 157.2228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.0411 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.4971 to the December average rate of 164.6151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 188.2639 was down 0.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 189.2224, 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 941,320 SOS
2021 Average 899,370 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 786,114 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,205.71 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

187.9996
157.9699
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 177.7649, compared to 165.5658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.1991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.7649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.5658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 9.6144 SOS (High: 174.8294 / Low: 165.2150). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8602 SOS (High: 162.7303 / Low: 157.8701).

June Spread (Volatile) ±9.6144
October Spread (Stable) ±4.8602

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 8.7042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 185.4971) against the same month in 2021 (average: 179.8127), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6844 (+3.16%).

2022 Avg (January) 185.4971
2021 Avg (January) 179.8127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 188.2639 181.2788 185.4971
February 183.2954 177.3390 180.8194
March 182.5931 175.7026 179.4032
April 182.3271 173.2651 178.7123
May 174.4358 167.3773 171.8155
June 174.8294 165.2150 170.3418
July 171.6018 163.7751 166.4032
August 177.0557 169.2261 173.5248
September 168.8639 159.5539 164.8205
October 162.7303 157.8701 160.4724
November 166.6772 157.2228 163.5585
December 167.5421 160.8530 164.6151