YEARLY HIGH
5.3310 SZL
YEARLY LOW
4.6120 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0071 SZL

2023 ILS to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 5.3310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 4.6120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7191 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9674 to the December average rate of 5.0857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.3310 was up 2.00% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.2263, 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 26,655 SZL
2022 Average 24,349 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 23,060 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,595.33 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.2267
4.7557
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 5.0637, compared to 4.9506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.4510 SZL (High: 5.0629 / Low: 4.6120). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1143 SZL (High: 5.1061 / Low: 4.9919).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4510
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1143

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1714 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 5.1874) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.7061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4814 (+10.23%).

2023 Avg (May) 5.1874
2022 Avg (May) 4.7061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1339 4.7795 4.9674
February 5.1061 4.9919 5.0514
March 5.1902 4.9452 5.0485
April 5.0764 4.8995 4.9877
May 5.3310 5.0020 5.1874
June 5.2793 5.0322 5.1396
July 5.1242 4.7286 4.9705
August 5.2125 4.8759 5.0158
September 5.0363 4.9095 4.9664
October 5.0267 4.6394 4.7950
November 5.0629 4.6120 4.8702
December 5.2059 4.9718 5.0857