YEARLY HIGH
0.0576 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0526 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0551 ILS

2019 RUB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.0576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0553 to the December average rate of 0.0553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0576 was down 8.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 288 ILS
2018 Average 287 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 263 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.67 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0564
0.0530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0555, compared to 0.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0025 ILS (High: 0.0554 / Low: 0.0529). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 ILS (High: 0.0557 / Low: 0.0546).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0561) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0574), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-2.29%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0561
2018 Avg (June) 0.0574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0560 0.0541 0.0553
February 0.0557 0.0546 0.0551
March 0.0566 0.0546 0.0555
April 0.0566 0.0547 0.0557
May 0.0562 0.0546 0.0553
June 0.0576 0.0551 0.0561
July 0.0568 0.0550 0.0560
August 0.0546 0.0526 0.0533
September 0.0554 0.0529 0.0542
October 0.0555 0.0534 0.0547
November 0.0556 0.0539 0.0546
December 0.0562 0.0540 0.0553