YEARLY HIGH
0.0394 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0363 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0382 ILS

2021 KGS to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0387 to the December average rate of 0.0370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0394 was down 26.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0538, 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 197 ILS
2020 Average 224 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 181 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.77 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0394
0.0366
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 0.0387, compared to 0.0377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0016 ILS (High: 0.0391 / Low: 0.0375). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ILS (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0377).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0391) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0493), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-20.57%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0391
2020 Avg (March) 0.0493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0391 0.0375 0.0387
February 0.0393 0.0384 0.0389
March 0.0394 0.0388 0.0391
April 0.0393 0.0382 0.0387
May 0.0388 0.0382 0.0386
June 0.0388 0.0383 0.0385
July 0.0389 0.0381 0.0386
August 0.0384 0.0378 0.0381
September 0.0380 0.0377 0.0378
October 0.0382 0.0372 0.0379
November 0.0376 0.0363 0.0368
December 0.0374 0.0365 0.0370