YEARLY HIGH
1.4730 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.2629 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3244 ILS

2014 XCD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XCD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.4730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 1.2629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2102 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2932 to the December average rate of 1.4553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.4730 was up 5.32% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.3986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,365 ILS
2013 Average 6,680 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 6,314 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,050.79 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.4741
1.2488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.2883, compared to 1.3605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0605 ILS (High: 1.3237 / Low: 1.2632). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 ILS (High: 1.2897 / Low: 1.2820).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0605
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.4553) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.2966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1588 (+12.25%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.4553
2013 Avg (December) 1.2966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2998 1.2849 1.2932
February 1.3085 1.2934 1.3014
March 1.2953 1.2808 1.2875
April 1.2897 1.2820 1.2866
May 1.2906 1.2756 1.2828
June 1.2874 1.2679 1.2780
July 1.2729 1.2629 1.2675
August 1.3237 1.2632 1.2952
September 1.3625 1.3225 1.3459
October 1.4036 1.3559 1.3803
November 1.4419 1.4033 1.4185
December 1.4730 1.4432 1.4553