2023 TOP to ILS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 TOP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the TOP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 1.6929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1.4507.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2422 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4784 to the December average rate of 1.5592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.6929 was up 12.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
TOP to ILS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5287, compared to 1.5910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0623 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.1114 ILS (High: 1.6687 / Low: 1.5573). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 ILS (High: 1.6057 / Low: 1.5896).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0642 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1.6597) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.4543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2054 (+14.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5157 | 1.4507 | 1.4784 |
| February | 1.5589 | 1.4631 | 1.5163 |
| March | 1.5634 | 1.5024 | 1.5329 |
| April | 1.5663 | 1.5261 | 1.5446 |
| May | 1.5763 | 1.5328 | 1.5559 |
| June | 1.5851 | 1.5112 | 1.5441 |
| July | 1.5836 | 1.5332 | 1.5612 |
| August | 1.5938 | 1.5415 | 1.5745 |
| September | 1.6057 | 1.5896 | 1.5961 |
| October | 1.6929 | 1.5945 | 1.6597 |
| November | 1.6687 | 1.5573 | 1.5955 |
| December | 1.5792 | 1.5418 | 1.5592 |