YEARLY HIGH
0.2498 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2177 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2319 XDR

2026 ILS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.2498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0321 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2212 to the December average rate of 0.2312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2498 was up 9.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2271, 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 1,249 XDR
2025 Average 1,046 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,088 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.55 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2495
0.2186
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.2314, compared to 0.2335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0135 XDR (High: 0.2498 / Low: 0.2363). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.2312 / Low: 0.2312).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.2469) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0437 (+21.49%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.2469
2025 Avg (May) 0.2032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2235 0.2177 0.2212
February 0.2242 0.2201 0.2222
March 0.2294 0.2201 0.2262
April 0.2360 0.2244 0.2302
May 0.2498 0.2363 0.2469
June 0.2496 0.2384 0.2415
July 0.2397 0.2323 0.2358
August 0.2312 0.2312 0.2312