YEARLY HIGH
1.6690 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.4314 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5951 SDG

2014 ILS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1.6690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1.4314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2376 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6308 to the December average rate of 1.4495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.6690 was up 1.62% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.6423, 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 8,345 SDG
2013 Average 6,279 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 7,157 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,188.00 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.6850
1.4280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SDG 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 1.6363, compared to 1.5538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0825 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0747 SDG (High: 1.6690 / Low: 1.5943). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 SDG (High: 1.6446 / Low: 1.6324).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0747
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0604 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0604

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 1.6285) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.2328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3957 (+32.10%).

2014 Avg (August) 1.6285
2013 Avg (August) 1.2328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6407 1.6219 1.6308
February 1.6312 1.6095 1.6198
March 1.6459 1.6255 1.6360
April 1.6446 1.6324 1.6375
May 1.6525 1.6340 1.6440
June 1.6623 1.6380 1.6497
July 1.6687 1.6555 1.6636
August 1.6690 1.5943 1.6285
September 1.5972 1.5479 1.5681
October 1.5547 1.5047 1.5276
November 1.5051 1.4614 1.4857
December 1.4738 1.4314 1.4495