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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
IsraelIsrael Tourist Arrivals YoY climbed to -48.1% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Israel Tourist Arrivals YoY climbed to -48.1% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 29.6% from April's -77.7% reading. The print exceeded the -60.0% consensus by 11.9%. Tourist Arrivals YoY has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Tourist Arrivals YoY averaged -45.03%, vs 67.6% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 24th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
-48.1
Actual
-60
Consensus
-77.7
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±14.49 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: -60
Actual: -48.1
Error: -11.9
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.51 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.39 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.33 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Tourist Arrivals YoY (Israel) was reported at -48.1% in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of -60% by 11.9%. The reading rose from the previous value of -77.7%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 35.39%, ranging from -48.1% to 99.2% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 12.5%, down from the prior three at 91.63%. Volatility over the past year (σ 52.44%) is lower than the prior year (σ 61.78%). In June readings over the past 3 years, Tourist Arrivals YoY has averaged -36.43%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Bullish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Bearish USD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 14.49%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 7, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Tourist Arrivals YoY — Israel
DEFINITION
Tourist Arrivals YoY is a financial indicator that measures the year-over-year change in the number of tourists visiting a particular destination. It provides valuable insights into the growth or decline of tourism in a specific location, which can have a significant impact on the local economy. This indicator is often used by businesses and governments to track the performance of the tourism industry and make informed decisions regarding marketing strategies, investment opportunities, and policy changes.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual -48.1 %, consensus -60 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): -77.7 %. Before that (Mar 2026): -90.7 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bullish BTC, r=0.51) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.