YEARLY HIGH
0.4405 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.3312 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3759 ILS

2013 LSL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1093 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4264 to the December average rate of 0.3379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4405 was down 12.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,203 ILS
2012 Average 2,351 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,656 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 546.74 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4353
0.3291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3989, compared to 0.3530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0323 ILS (High: 0.3995 / Low: 0.3672). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 ILS (High: 0.3683 / Low: 0.3591).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4264) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4753), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0489 (-10.29%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4264
2012 Avg (January) 0.4753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4405 0.4135 0.4264
February 0.4217 0.4110 0.4155
March 0.4125 0.3898 0.4010
April 0.4076 0.3921 0.3979
May 0.3995 0.3672 0.3898
June 0.3738 0.3561 0.3625
July 0.3683 0.3591 0.3632
August 0.3615 0.3469 0.3553
September 0.3632 0.3513 0.3573
October 0.3614 0.3502 0.3572
November 0.3532 0.3405 0.3467
December 0.3450 0.3312 0.3379