YEARLY HIGH
0.2433 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1806 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2183 ILS

2017 ARS to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.2433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0627 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2402 to the December average rate of 0.1976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2433 was down 19.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,216 ILS
2016 Average 1,303 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 903 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313.42 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2444
0.1934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.2334, compared to 0.2031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0243 ILS (High: 0.2049 / Low: 0.1806). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 ILS (High: 0.2029 / Low: 0.1988).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0243
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2391) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2643), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0252 (-9.52%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2391
2016 Avg (February) 0.2643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2433 0.2369 0.2402
February 0.2433 0.2356 0.2391
March 0.2417 0.2317 0.2355
April 0.2421 0.2350 0.2379
May 0.2369 0.2196 0.2287
June 0.2225 0.2098 0.2193
July 0.2119 0.1999 0.2068
August 0.2118 0.2025 0.2067
September 0.2078 0.2009 0.2049
October 0.2035 0.1992 0.2012
November 0.2029 0.1988 0.2012
December 0.2049 0.1806 0.1976