YEARLY HIGH
0.0217 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0194 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0201 ILS

2017 DJF to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0214 to the December average rate of 0.0196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0217 was down 3.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109 ILS
2016 Average 108 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 97 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.80 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0215
0.0194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0205, compared to 0.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0007 ILS (High: 0.0211 / Low: 0.0204). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ILS (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0195).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0214) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0222), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-3.90%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0214
2016 Avg (January) 0.0222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0217 0.0211 0.0214
February 0.0211 0.0204 0.0208
March 0.0207 0.0202 0.0204
April 0.0205 0.0203 0.0204
May 0.0202 0.0198 0.0201
June 0.0199 0.0195 0.0197
July 0.0200 0.0195 0.0199
August 0.0204 0.0199 0.0202
September 0.0200 0.0196 0.0198
October 0.0198 0.0195 0.0196
November 0.0198 0.0195 0.0197
December 0.0199 0.0194 0.0196