YEARLY HIGH
20.1577 KGS
YEARLY LOW
18.3566 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.4205 KGS

2019 ILS to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 20.1577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 18.3566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8011 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6386 to the December average rate of 20.0461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.1577 was down 1.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 20.4106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100,788 KGS
2018 Average 95,255 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 91,783 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,005.36 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.1868
18.4979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to KGS 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 18.9902, compared to 19.8509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.5619 KGS (High: 18.9185 / Low: 18.3566). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2045 KGS (High: 20.1234 / Low: 19.9190).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5619
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0549 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 19.9933) against the same month in 2018 (average: 18.5452), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4481 (+7.81%).

2019 Avg (November) 19.9933
2018 Avg (November) 18.5452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.9185 18.3566 18.6386
February 19.0429 18.7903 18.9416
March 19.1065 18.8994 18.9842
April 19.2773 18.9227 19.1163
May 19.3054 18.9139 19.1413
June 19.4838 18.9377 19.1190
July 19.9228 19.4243 19.6251
August 20.0403 19.6384 19.8461
September 20.0176 19.6294 19.7913
October 20.0287 19.6535 19.8032
November 20.1577 19.7562 19.9933
December 20.1234 19.9190 20.0461