YEARLY HIGH
2.6973 ILS
YEARLY LOW
2.4491 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5487 ILS

2019 LYD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.6973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 2.4491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2482 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6558 to the December average rate of 2.4773, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.6973 was down 0.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.7078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,486 ILS
2018 Average 13,177 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 12,245 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,241.06 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6737
2.4594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.6006, compared to 2.4967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0821 ILS (High: 2.5649 / Low: 2.4828). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 ILS (High: 2.6328 / Low: 2.5951).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0821
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.6558) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.5432), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1126 (+4.43%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.6558
2018 Avg (January) 2.5432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6973 2.6176 2.6558
February 2.6328 2.5951 2.6125
March 2.6259 2.5867 2.6064
April 2.6111 2.5549 2.5821
May 2.6007 2.5512 2.5708
June 2.6062 2.5543 2.5759
July 2.5649 2.4828 2.5337
August 2.5334 2.4667 2.4981
September 2.5150 2.4491 2.4959
October 2.5236 2.4550 2.4940
November 2.5161 2.4533 2.4813
December 2.4995 2.4615 2.4773