2026 IMP to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.1083 ILS

YEARLY LOW

2.9598 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.4758 ILS

2026 IMP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 4.1083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 2.9598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1485 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1444 to the December average rate of 4.0505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.1083 was up 7.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.8188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IMP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,542 ILS

2025 Average 17,254 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 14,799 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,742.43 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.1453

3.0082

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to ILS 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 3.3800, compared to 4.0505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3800

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.0681 ILS (High: 4.0279 / Low: 2.9598). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0716 ILS (High: 3.1355 / Low: 3.0639).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0681

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0716

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 4.0505) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.3517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6988 (+20.85%).

2026 Avg (July) 4.0505

2025 Avg (July) 3.3517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.1869	3.0906	3.1444
February	3.1355	3.0639	3.1029
March	3.1654	3.0676	3.1164
April	4.0279	2.9598	3.1841
May	3.9970	3.7695	3.8170
June	3.9658	3.7688	3.9153
July	4.1083	3.9534	4.0505