YEARLY HIGH
0.3936 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.3488 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3762 ILS

2026 SBD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.3936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.3488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3873 to the December average rate of 0.3790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3936 was down 14.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,968 ILS
2025 Average 2,076 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,744 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.95 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3907
0.3494
JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 0.3759, compared to 0.3772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0240 ILS (High: 0.3728 / Low: 0.3488). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 0.3790 / Low: 0.3790).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240
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 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.3873) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4346), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0473 (-10.89%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.3873
2025 Avg (March) 0.4346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3917 0.3831 0.3873
February 0.3897 0.3810 0.3854
March 0.3936 0.3810 0.3873
April 0.3911 0.3683 0.3773
May 0.3660 0.3488 0.3528
June 0.3728 0.3488 0.3651
July 0.3807 0.3699 0.3754
August 0.3790 0.3790 0.3790