YEARLY HIGH
0.3163 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.2831 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2989 ILS

2013 SCR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.3163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2871 to the December average rate of 0.2904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3163 was up 1.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,581 ILS
2012 Average 1,406 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,416 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.62 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3133
0.2847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.3024, compared to 0.2954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0152 ILS (High: 0.3163 / Low: 0.3010). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 ILS (High: 0.2924 / Low: 0.2877).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3109) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0439 (+16.44%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3109
2012 Avg (March) 0.2670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2916 0.2831 0.2871
February 0.3020 0.2884 0.2927
March 0.3163 0.3010 0.3109
April 0.3117 0.3059 0.3092
May 0.3137 0.3027 0.3083
June 0.3127 0.3034 0.3063
July 0.3068 0.2958 0.3008
August 0.3048 0.2944 0.2979
September 0.3037 0.2909 0.2965
October 0.2958 0.2902 0.2934
November 0.2963 0.2891 0.2933
December 0.2924 0.2877 0.2904