2019 SCR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2803 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.2482 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2605 ILS

2019 SCR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.2803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.2482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0321 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2701 to the December average rate of 0.2536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2803 was up 1.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2769, 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 1,402 ILS

2018 Average 1,320 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,241 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.63 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2717

0.2520

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 0.2645, compared to 0.2565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2645

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0301 ILS (High: 0.2803 / Low: 0.2502). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 ILS (High: 0.2553 / Low: 0.2521).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.2584) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2697), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0113 (-4.18%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2584

2018 Avg (August) 0.2697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2743	0.2656	0.2701
February	0.2669	0.2624	0.2651
March	0.2661	0.2617	0.2642
April	0.2653	0.2594	0.2623
May	0.2656	0.2602	0.2625
June	0.2656	0.2603	0.2631
July	0.2616	0.2531	0.2592
August	0.2803	0.2502	0.2584
September	0.2594	0.2527	0.2570
October	0.2585	0.2538	0.2565
November	0.2712	0.2482	0.2545
December	0.2553	0.2521	0.2536