YEARLY HIGH
5.3282 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.6073 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0094 ZAR

2023 ILS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 5.3282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 4.6073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7209 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9596 to the December average rate of 5.0755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.3282 was up 2.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.2129, 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 26,641 ZAR
2022 Average 24,363 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 23,036 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,604.53 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.2452
4.7446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to ZAR 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 5.0697, compared to 4.9490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.4823 ZAR (High: 5.0896 / Low: 4.6073). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1156 ZAR (High: 5.0369 / Low: 4.9212).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4823
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1156

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 0.1833 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 5.2035) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.7049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4986 (+10.60%).

2023 Avg (May) 5.2035
2022 Avg (May) 4.7049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1135 4.7882 4.9596
February 5.1103 4.9382 5.0580
March 5.2038 4.9421 5.0537
April 5.1051 4.9075 4.9977
May 5.3282 5.0060 5.2035
June 5.2404 5.0348 5.1456
July 5.1645 4.7250 4.9689
August 5.1466 4.8637 5.0165
September 5.0369 4.9212 4.9696
October 5.0481 4.6083 4.7863
November 5.0896 4.6073 4.8774
December 5.1657 4.9982 5.0755