YEARLY HIGH
0.2371 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1966 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2190 ILS

2026 SCR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.2371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.1966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0405 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2237 to the December average rate of 0.2257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2371 was down 10.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2661, 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 1,186 ILS
2025 Average 1,207 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 983 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202.58 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2276
0.2058
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.2173, compared to 0.2240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0334 ILS (High: 0.2300 / Low: 0.1966). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 ILS (High: 0.2268 / Low: 0.2237).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.2247) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2471), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0223 (-9.04%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.2247
2025 Avg (February) 0.2471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2366 0.2081 0.2237
February 0.2371 0.2054 0.2247
March 0.2300 0.2060 0.2203
April 0.2300 0.1966 0.2127
May 0.2142 0.2053 0.2076
June 0.2244 0.2068 0.2150
July 0.2289 0.2069 0.2223
August 0.2268 0.2237 0.2257