YEARLY HIGH
2.2208 ILS
YEARLY LOW
2.0846 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1408 ILS

2016 AWG to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2.2208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2.0846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1361 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2015 to the December average rate of 2.1336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2208 was down 1.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,104 ILS
2015 Average 10,840 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 10,423 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 680.69 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2115
2.0913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.1528, compared to 2.1287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0847 ILS (High: 2.1694 / Low: 2.0846). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 ILS (High: 2.1132 / Low: 2.0911).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0847
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.2015) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-0.17%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.2015
2015 Avg (January) 2.2053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2208 2.1688 2.2015
February 2.2091 2.1604 2.1774
March 2.1816 2.0981 2.1549
April 2.1230 2.0851 2.1035
May 2.1694 2.0846 2.1273
June 2.1702 2.1348 2.1523
July 2.1673 2.1217 2.1499
August 2.1405 2.0968 2.1169
September 2.1132 2.0911 2.1013
October 2.1528 2.0910 2.1288
November 2.1655 2.1150 2.1420
December 2.1588 2.1174 2.1336