YEARLY HIGH
4.4432 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.6582 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0556 SZL

2019 ILS to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 4.4432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 3.6582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7850 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7663 to the December average rate of 4.1496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.4432 was up 3.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.3054, 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 22,216 SZL
2018 Average 18,401 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 18,291 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,925.11 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.3564
3.7127
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 3.9248, compared to 4.1865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3945 SZL (High: 4.4432 / Low: 4.0487). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0814 SZL (High: 4.0549 / Low: 3.9735).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3945
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0814

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0997 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 4.3027) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.8265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4762 (+12.44%).

2019 Avg (August) 4.3027
2018 Avg (August) 3.8265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8703 3.6735 3.7663
February 3.9263 3.6582 3.8029
March 4.0631 3.8535 3.9694
April 3.9917 3.9037 3.9348
May 4.0549 3.9735 4.0159
June 4.2083 3.9477 4.0593
July 4.0642 3.9104 3.9615
August 4.4432 4.0487 4.3027
September 4.3851 4.1153 4.2175
October 4.3847 4.1167 4.2383
November 4.2948 4.2109 4.2493
December 4.2520 4.0555 4.1496