YEARLY HIGH
5.2167 ILS
YEARLY LOW
4.7373 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9323 ILS

2019 XDR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.2167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 4.7373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4794 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1496 to the December average rate of 4.7914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.2167 was down 0.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.2583, 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 26,083 ILS
2018 Average 25,473 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 23,687 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,396.83 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.1854
4.7555
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 5.0410, compared to 4.8235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.1554 ILS (High: 4.9609 / Low: 4.8056). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0548 ILS (High: 5.0739 / Low: 5.0191).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1554
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1038 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 5.1496) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.9195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2301 (+4.68%).

2019 Avg (January) 5.1496
2018 Avg (January) 4.9195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2167 5.0873 5.1496
February 5.0927 5.0364 5.0597
March 5.0739 5.0191 5.0476
April 5.0444 4.9693 5.0029
May 5.0332 4.9525 4.9850
June 5.0479 4.9582 5.0015
July 4.9609 4.8056 4.8977
August 4.8656 4.7821 4.8174
September 4.8606 4.7373 4.8166
October 4.8806 4.7450 4.8267
November 4.8653 4.7563 4.7914
December 4.8344 4.7654 4.7914