2016 AZN to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5955 ILS

YEARLY LOW

2.1304 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3988 ILS

2016 AZN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 2.5955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 2.1304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4650 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4925 to the December average rate of 2.1626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5955 was down 49.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.1161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,977 ILS

2015 Average 19,305 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 10,652 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,325.05 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5792

2.1247

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.4872, compared to 2.3104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4872

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1592 ILS (High: 2.4946 / Low: 2.3354). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 ILS (High: 2.3054 / Low: 2.2629).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1592

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1239 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.5413) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.6813), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1400 (-30.97%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.5413

2015 Avg (May) 3.6813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5345	2.4348	2.4925
February	2.5081	2.4176	2.4697
March	2.4946	2.3354	2.3940
April	2.5107	2.4664	2.4869
May	2.5955	2.4852	2.5413
June	2.5887	2.4823	2.5386
July	2.5093	2.3834	2.4610
August	2.3900	2.2847	2.3371
September	2.3054	2.2629	2.2900
October	2.3936	2.3011	2.3597
November	2.3101	2.1989	2.2518
December	2.1924	2.1304	2.1626