YEARLY HIGH
3.9794 ILS
YEARLY LOW
3.4117 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5776 ILS

2014 IMP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the IMP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 3.9794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 3.4117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5677 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4933 to the December average rate of 3.9316, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.9794 was up 5.30% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.7789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,897 ILS
2013 Average 18,047 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 17,058 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,838.44 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.9823
3.3734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 3.4801, compared to 3.6752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1951 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.1634 ILS (High: 3.5759 / Low: 3.4125). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 ILS (High: 3.4841 / Low: 3.4633).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1634
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 3.9316) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.5026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4290 (+12.25%).

2014 Avg (December) 3.9316
2013 Avg (December) 3.5026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5109 3.4711 3.4933
February 3.5349 3.4934 3.5157
March 3.4986 3.4602 3.4780
April 3.4841 3.4633 3.4756
May 3.4865 3.4460 3.4653
June 3.4778 3.4252 3.4524
July 3.4382 3.4117 3.4241
August 3.5759 3.4125 3.4989
September 3.6807 3.5728 3.6359
October 3.7910 3.6630 3.7287
November 3.8953 3.7912 3.8321
December 3.9794 3.8988 3.9316