YEARLY HIGH
0.0545 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0496 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0515 ILS

2019 KGS to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0537 to the December average rate of 0.0499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0545 was down 0.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 272 ILS
2018 Average 263 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 248 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.34 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0540
0.0495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0527, compared to 0.0504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0016 ILS (High: 0.0545 / Low: 0.0529). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ILS (High: 0.0502 / Low: 0.0497).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0537) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+8.28%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0537
2018 Avg (January) 0.0495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0545 0.0529 0.0537
February 0.0532 0.0525 0.0528
March 0.0529 0.0523 0.0527
April 0.0528 0.0519 0.0523
May 0.0529 0.0518 0.0522
June 0.0528 0.0513 0.0523
July 0.0515 0.0502 0.0510
August 0.0509 0.0499 0.0504
September 0.0509 0.0500 0.0505
October 0.0509 0.0499 0.0505
November 0.0506 0.0496 0.0500
December 0.0502 0.0497 0.0499