YEARLY HIGH
1.3110 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.1524 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2168 AED

2026 ILS to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 1.3110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1586 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1680 to the December average rate of 1.2308, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3110 was up 13.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,555 AED
2025 Average 5,333 AED
Yearly Trough Low 5,762 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 793.01 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3087
1.1553
JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS to AED 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 1.2144, compared to 1.2308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0873 AED (High: 1.3107 / Low: 1.2234). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AED (High: 1.2316 / Low: 1.2301).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0873
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0460 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1.2959) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2652 (+25.73%).

2026 Avg (May) 1.2959
2025 Avg (May) 1.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1883 1.1524 1.1680
February 1.1986 1.1713 1.1836
March 1.1972 1.1602 1.1786
April 1.2424 1.1672 1.2107
May 1.3110 1.2476 1.2959
June 1.3107 1.2234 1.2498
July 1.2316 1.2301 1.2308