YEARLY HIGH
5.3474 ILS
YEARLY LOW
4.5347 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9175 ILS

2023 XDR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 5.3474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 4.5347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8127 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6267 to the December average rate of 4.8865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.3474 was up 6.28% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.0313, 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 26,737 ILS
2022 Average 23,022 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 22,674 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,063.31 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.2850
4.5669
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 4.8165, compared to 5.0185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.3624 ILS (High: 5.3474 / Low: 4.9850). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1001 ILS (High: 4.9879 / Low: 4.8878).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3624
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.1969 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 5.2252) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.8463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3789 (+7.82%).

2023 Avg (October) 5.2252
2022 Avg (October) 4.8463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7372 4.5347 4.6267
February 4.8831 4.5828 4.7465
March 4.9199 4.7425 4.8242
April 4.9846 4.8034 4.9062
May 4.9879 4.8878 4.9352
June 4.9988 4.7361 4.8599
July 5.0167 4.8439 4.9264
August 5.0747 4.8814 4.9991
September 5.1210 4.9806 5.0456
October 5.3474 4.9850 5.2252
November 5.2623 4.9040 5.0283
December 4.9599 4.8236 4.8865