YEARLY HIGH
160.5798 SOS
YEARLY LOW
149.0326 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.4047 SOS

2024 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 160.5798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 149.0326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5471 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.0580 to the December average rate of 157.6939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 160.5798 was down 4.99% compared to the 2023 peak of 169.0175, 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 802,899 SOS
2023 Average 773,411 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 745,163 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,735.58 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

158.2818
151.2271
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 154.5978, compared to 154.2116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.5978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.2116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 8.7263 SOS (High: 157.7589 / Low: 149.0326). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0039 SOS (High: 155.6788 / Low: 151.6749).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.7263
June Spread (Stable) ±4.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.2663 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2663

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 157.6939) against the same month in 2023 (average: 156.0596), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6344 (+1.05%).

2024 Avg (December) 157.6939
2023 Avg (December) 156.0596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.0752 150.4844 154.0580
February 160.0419 154.6181 156.9010
March 160.2591 154.6057 157.2764
April 155.3640 149.7639 152.0101
May 156.0745 151.8966 154.2749
June 155.6788 151.6749 153.0665
July 157.9488 151.5022 155.5437
August 157.7589 149.0326 153.3390
September 157.5629 150.8686 153.2012
October 154.4192 150.2305 151.8150
November 157.2694 152.1069 153.6769
December 160.5798 155.2083 157.6939