2017 AWG to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1544 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.9337 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0037 ILS

2017 AWG to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.1544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.9337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2207 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1216 to the December average rate of 1.9573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1544 was down 2.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2208, 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 10,772 ILS

2016 Average 10,704 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 9,669 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,103.64 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1380

1.9408

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 2.0341, compared to 1.9733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0341

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0706 ILS (High: 2.0961 / Low: 2.0255). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 ILS (High: 1.9743 / Low: 1.9480).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0706

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0535 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.1216) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2015), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0799 (-3.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.1216

2016 Avg (January) 2.2015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1544	2.0942	2.1216
February	2.0961	2.0255	2.0681
March	2.0535	2.0078	2.0297
April	2.0389	2.0114	2.0265
May	2.0109	1.9648	1.9940
June	1.9761	1.9429	1.9650
July	1.9997	1.9429	1.9767
August	2.0307	1.9835	2.0097
September	1.9955	1.9461	1.9667
October	1.9743	1.9480	1.9611
November	1.9863	1.9553	1.9684
December	1.9868	1.9337	1.9573