YEARLY HIGH
3.0202 SZL
YEARLY LOW
2.2702 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6750 SZL

2013 ILS to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7500 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3472 to the December average rate of 2.9608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.0202 was up 30.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3173, 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 15,101 SZL
2012 Average 10,655 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 11,351 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,749.80 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.0222
2.2859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SZL 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 2.5148, compared to 2.8352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2186 SZL (High: 2.7230 / Low: 2.5045). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0614 SZL (High: 2.4329 / Low: 2.3715).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2186
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.9608) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.2835), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6774 (+29.66%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.9608
2012 Avg (December) 2.2835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4185 2.2702 2.3472
February 2.4329 2.3715 2.4071
March 2.5662 2.4249 2.4954
April 2.5498 2.4538 2.5137
May 2.7230 2.5045 2.5658
June 2.8093 2.6754 2.7594
July 2.7835 2.7174 2.7536
August 2.8824 2.7675 2.8141
September 2.8472 2.7545 2.7987
October 2.8541 2.7671 2.8000
November 2.9382 2.8289 2.8840
December 3.0202 2.8988 2.9608