YEARLY HIGH
0.0238 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0165 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0194 ILS

2019 LRD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.0165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0232 to the December average rate of 0.0184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0238 was down 16.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119 ILS
2018 Average 126 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 82 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.41 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0238
0.0160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0214, compared to 0.0174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 ILS (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0190). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ILS (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0165).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0232) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-14.09%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0232
2018 Avg (January) 0.0270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0238 0.0226 0.0232
February 0.0227 0.0224 0.0225
March 0.0224 0.0222 0.0223
April 0.0222 0.0212 0.0217
May 0.0212 0.0190 0.0200
June 0.0190 0.0182 0.0185
July 0.0182 0.0172 0.0177
August 0.0175 0.0170 0.0172
September 0.0170 0.0166 0.0169
October 0.0168 0.0165 0.0167
November 0.0180 0.0165 0.0174
December 0.0187 0.0181 0.0184