YEARLY HIGH
0.2931 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2513 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2801 USD

2014 ILS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.2931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.2513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2863 to the December average rate of 0.2544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2931 was up 1.79% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2880, 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 1,466 USD
2013 Average 1,386 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,256 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.07 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2958
0.2506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to USD 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 0.2874, compared to 0.2728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0134 USD (High: 0.2930 / Low: 0.2796). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 USD (High: 0.2887 / Low: 0.2870).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 0.2920) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2776), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0144 (+5.20%).

2014 Avg (July) 0.2920
2013 Avg (July) 0.2776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2881 0.2848 0.2863
February 0.2863 0.2829 0.2844
March 0.2890 0.2858 0.2875
April 0.2887 0.2870 0.2877
May 0.2902 0.2868 0.2886
June 0.2920 0.2875 0.2897
July 0.2931 0.2909 0.2920
August 0.2930 0.2796 0.2859
September 0.2799 0.2717 0.2751
October 0.2730 0.2638 0.2682
November 0.2638 0.2567 0.2610
December 0.2565 0.2513 0.2544