YEARLY HIGH
0.2734 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.2251 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2471 ILS

2019 SZL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SZL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.2251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0483 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2656 to the December average rate of 0.2410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2734 was down 10.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,367 ILS
2018 Average 1,364 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,125 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.49 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2689
0.2292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2550, compared to 0.2391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0219 ILS (High: 0.2470 / Low: 0.2251). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 ILS (High: 0.2375 / Low: 0.2328).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.2631) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2954), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0323 (-10.94%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.2631
2018 Avg (February) 0.2954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2722 0.2584 0.2656
February 0.2734 0.2547 0.2631
March 0.2595 0.2461 0.2520
April 0.2562 0.2505 0.2542
May 0.2517 0.2466 0.2490
June 0.2533 0.2376 0.2464
July 0.2557 0.2460 0.2525
August 0.2470 0.2251 0.2325
September 0.2430 0.2280 0.2372
October 0.2429 0.2281 0.2361
November 0.2375 0.2328 0.2353
December 0.2466 0.2352 0.2410