YEARLY HIGH
1.7253 TRY
YEARLY LOW
1.4147 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5953 TRY

2019 ILS to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 1.7253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3106 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4540 to the December average rate of 1.6860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7253 was down 8.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8810, 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 8,627 TRY
2018 Average 6,722 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 7,073 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,553.15 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7092
1.4308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to TRY 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 1.5552, compared to 1.6354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.1333 TRY (High: 1.6568 / Low: 1.5235). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0443 TRY (High: 1.4761 / Low: 1.4318).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1333
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0443

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0653 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 1.6823) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4476 (+36.25%).

2019 Avg (May) 1.6823
2018 Avg (May) 1.2347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4922 1.4147 1.4540
February 1.4761 1.4318 1.4547
March 1.5914 1.4795 1.5157
April 1.6568 1.5235 1.6072
May 1.7253 1.6097 1.6823
June 1.6413 1.5876 1.6170
July 1.6212 1.5714 1.5997
August 1.6597 1.5730 1.6095
September 1.6533 1.5985 1.6226
October 1.6894 1.6157 1.6471
November 1.6658 1.6184 1.6474
December 1.7222 1.6482 1.6860