YEARLY HIGH
0.8895 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.7710 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8274 ILS

2026 PLN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.8895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.7710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1184 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8760 to the December average rate of 0.8199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8895 was down 10.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,789 ILS
2025 Average 18,373 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 15,421 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,368.70 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8856
0.7711
JanuMarcMayJuly

PLN 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 0.8331, compared to 0.8105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0473 ILS (High: 0.8618 / Low: 0.8145). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 0.8199 / Low: 0.8199).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0473
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 0.0535 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.8760) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8806), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-0.52%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.8760
2025 Avg (January) 0.8806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8895 0.8639 0.8760
February 0.8773 0.8621 0.8700
March 0.8725 0.8295 0.8432
April 0.8618 0.8145 0.8342
May 0.8129 0.7721 0.7807
June 0.8056 0.7710 0.7944
July 0.8191 0.7909 0.8011
August 0.8199 0.8199 0.8199