2026 ILS to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.7967 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

5.0764 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

5.4241 ZAR

2026 ILS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 5.7967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 5.0764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7204 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1831 to the December average rate of 5.4171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.7967 was up 7.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.3874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,984 ZAR

2025 Average 25,929 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 25,382 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,601.80 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.8306

5.0987

JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS to ZAR 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 5.4240, compared to 5.4246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4240

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.4200 ZAR (High: 5.6554 / Low: 5.2354). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0420 ZAR (High: 5.4416 / Low: 5.3996).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4200

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1774 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 5.7696) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.0809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6888 (+13.56%).

2026 Avg (May) 5.7696

2025 Avg (May) 5.0809

मासिक विश्लेषण

प्रत्येक कॅलेंडर महिन्यासाठी सांख्यिकीय सारांश.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.2399	5.0764	5.1831
February	5.2366	5.0775	5.1597
March	5.4953	5.1290	5.3809
April	5.6554	5.2354	5.4583
May	5.7967	5.6769	5.7696
June	5.7912	5.4956	5.5922
July	5.5260	5.3549	5.4322
August	5.4416	5.3996	5.4171

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