YEARLY HIGH
1.4626 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.3423 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3884 ILS

2013 LTL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1.4626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 1.3423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1203 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4389 to the December average rate of 1.3898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4626 was down 1.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,313 ILS
2012 Average 7,172 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 6,712 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 601.56 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4463
1.3574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.3946, compared to 1.3823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0608 ILS (High: 1.4101 / Low: 1.3493). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 ILS (High: 1.3994 / Low: 1.3825).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0608
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4389) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+1.10%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4389
2012 Avg (January) 1.4232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4626 1.4219 1.4389
February 1.4541 1.4079 1.4291
March 1.4101 1.3493 1.3824
April 1.3780 1.3444 1.3663
May 1.3884 1.3423 1.3654
June 1.3989 1.3682 1.3856
July 1.3793 1.3562 1.3648
August 1.4132 1.3648 1.3790
September 1.3928 1.3652 1.3805
October 1.4113 1.3846 1.3975
November 1.3977 1.3687 1.3819
December 1.3994 1.3825 1.3898