YEARLY HIGH
0.0057 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0050 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0054 ILS

2026 XAF to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0056 to the December average rate of 0.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0057 was down 12.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29 ILS
2025 Average 30 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 25 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.68 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0057
0.0050
JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF 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 0.0054, compared to 0.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 ILS (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0054).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0056) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.37%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0056
2025 Avg (January) 0.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
February 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056
March 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
April 0.0056 0.0053 0.0054
May 0.0053 0.0050 0.0050
June 0.0052 0.0050 0.0052
July 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
August 0.0054 0.0054 0.0054