2026 XDR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5936 ILS

YEARLY LOW

4.0031 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.3183 ILS

2026 XDR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.5936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 4.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5905 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5207 to the December average rate of 4.3249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.5936 was down 11.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.2122, 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 22,968 ILS

2025 Average 23,918 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 20,016 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,952.33 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.5676

4.0050

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 4.3301, compared to 4.2830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3301

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.2286 ILS (High: 4.2318 / Low: 4.0031). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 4.3249 / Low: 4.3249).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2286

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 0.2939 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.5207) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.7010), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1803 (-3.84%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.5207

2025 Avg (January) 4.7010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.5936	4.4742	4.5207
February	4.5428	4.4598	4.5001
March	4.5431	4.3595	4.4206
April	4.4556	4.2367	4.3459
May	4.2318	4.0031	4.0519
June	4.1945	4.0058	4.1415
July	4.3048	4.1710	4.2411
August	4.3249	4.3249	4.3249