2019 ZAR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2747 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.2271 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2470 ILS

2019 ZAR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.2747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.2271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0476 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2665 to the December average rate of 0.2415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2747 was down 9.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,735 ILS

2018 Average 13,634 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 11,353 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,381.36 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2700

0.2277

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2551, compared to 0.2389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2551

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0181 ILS (High: 0.2747 / Low: 0.2565). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 ILS (High: 0.2377 / Low: 0.2333).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2665) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2807), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0142 (-5.05%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2665

2018 Avg (January) 0.2807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2747	0.2565	0.2665
February	0.2730	0.2565	0.2627
March	0.2559	0.2483	0.2514
April	0.2574	0.2503	0.2541
May	0.2515	0.2456	0.2491
June	0.2533	0.2390	0.2469
July	0.2553	0.2438	0.2521
August	0.2401	0.2272	0.2312
September	0.2423	0.2295	0.2367
October	0.2424	0.2271	0.2363
November	0.2377	0.2333	0.2355
December	0.2465	0.2350	0.2415