YEARLY HIGH
0.0221 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0183 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0203 ILS

2026 NPR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0217 to the December average rate of 0.0201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0221 was down 20.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111 ILS
2025 Average 124 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 92 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.00 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0220
0.0182
JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR 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 0.0204, compared to 0.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0016 ILS (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0201).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0217) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0262), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-17.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0217
2025 Avg (January) 0.0262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0221 0.0209 0.0217
February 0.0216 0.0209 0.0214
March 0.0216 0.0207 0.0210
April 0.0212 0.0196 0.0203
May 0.0194 0.0183 0.0185
June 0.0200 0.0184 0.0194
July 0.0201 0.0195 0.0198
August 0.0201 0.0201 0.0201