YEARLY HIGH
5.7869 ILS
YEARLY LOW
5.2299 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4314 ILS

2014 XDR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XDR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 5.7869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 5.2299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5570 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3644 to the December average rate of 5.7225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.7869 was up 0.18% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.7766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,934 ILS
2013 Average 27,423 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 26,149 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,784.90 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.7669
5.2341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.3705, compared to 5.4922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.1949 ILS (High: 5.4248 / Low: 5.2299). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 ILS (High: 5.4026 / Low: 5.3637).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1949
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0436 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 5.7225) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.3880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3345 (+6.21%).

2014 Avg (December) 5.7225
2013 Avg (December) 5.3880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3853 5.3419 5.3644
February 5.4338 5.3853 5.4138
March 5.4026 5.3637 5.3826
April 5.3986 5.3582 5.3806
May 5.3889 5.3369 5.3598
June 5.3550 5.2878 5.3220
July 5.3060 5.2504 5.2785
August 5.4248 5.2299 5.3397
September 5.4839 5.4079 5.4499
October 5.6206 5.4434 5.5424
November 5.7002 5.5771 5.6203
December 5.7869 5.6428 5.7225