2026 ILS to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

203.9680 SOS

YEARLY LOW

178.9042 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

188.4459 SOS

2026 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 203.9680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 178.9042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.0638 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.5296 to the December average rate of 186.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 203.9680 was up 10.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 184.8929, 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 1,019,840 SOS

2025 Average 829,735 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 894,521 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,319.13 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

203.5442

179.5282

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 188.8306, compared to 187.2918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.8306

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.2918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 13.4175 SOS (High: 203.9680 / Low: 190.5505). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SOS (High: 186.0154 / Low: 186.0153).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.4175

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.0545 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 194.4883) against the same month in 2025 (average: 164.1135), the exchange rate shifted by +30.3748 (+18.51%).

2026 Avg (June) 194.4883

2025 Avg (June) 164.1135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	186.3495	178.9042	181.5296
February	186.3604	181.6517	183.8620
March	186.0147	181.0066	183.1632
April	193.9035	181.6131	188.3979
May	203.8905	193.9703	201.5429
June	203.9680	190.5505	194.4883
July	191.5651	184.5335	188.5682
August	186.0154	186.0153	186.0153