YEARLY HIGH
2.7433 ILS
YEARLY LOW
2.5043 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6127 ILS

2019 SGD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.7433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 2.5043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2390 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7180 to the December average rate of 2.5613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.7433 was down 0.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.7550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,717 ILS
2018 Average 13,320 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 12,521 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,195.23 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.7365
2.5152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.6628, compared to 2.5625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0917 ILS (High: 2.6359 / Low: 2.5443). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0268 ILS (High: 2.6937 / Low: 2.6669).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0917
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0699 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.7180) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.5883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1297 (+5.01%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.7180
2018 Avg (January) 2.5883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7433 2.6977 2.7180
February 2.6937 2.6669 2.6784
March 2.6877 2.6574 2.6719
April 2.6733 2.6329 2.6497
May 2.6408 2.5927 2.6189
June 2.6752 2.6207 2.6400
July 2.6359 2.5443 2.6036
August 2.5614 2.5043 2.5337
September 2.5825 2.5147 2.5507
October 2.6011 2.5141 2.5670
November 2.5976 2.5374 2.5589
December 2.5806 2.5385 2.5613