YEARLY HIGH
0.1871 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1731 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1824 XDR

2013 ILS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.1871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1743 to the December average rate of 0.1856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1871 was up 7.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1743, 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 935 XDR
2012 Average 848 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 866 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.77 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1867
0.1731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to XDR 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 0.1803, compared to 0.1845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0064 XDR (High: 0.1871 / Low: 0.1806). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 XDR (High: 0.1847 / Low: 0.1829).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.1838) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+7.61%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.1838
2012 Avg (May) 0.1708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1753 0.1731 0.1743
February 0.1790 0.1759 0.1773
March 0.1836 0.1774 0.1807
April 0.1844 0.1826 0.1835
May 0.1871 0.1806 0.1838
June 0.1835 0.1807 0.1820
July 0.1860 0.1828 0.1846
August 0.1860 0.1801 0.1842
September 0.1866 0.1814 0.1840
October 0.1847 0.1829 0.1836
November 0.1859 0.1833 0.1848
December 0.1869 0.1849 0.1856