YEARLY HIGH
0.1989 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1810 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1879 ILS

2015 ETB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.1989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.1810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1949 to the December average rate of 0.1834, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1989 was up 0.77% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 995 ILS
2014 Average 909 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 905 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.64 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1976
0.1814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1914, compared to 0.1845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0077 ILS (High: 0.1887 / Low: 0.1810). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ILS (High: 0.1845 / Low: 0.1818).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.1962) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+8.85%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.1962
2014 Avg (March) 0.1803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1982 0.1929 0.1949
February 0.1953 0.1891 0.1917
March 0.1989 0.1926 0.1962
April 0.1949 0.1881 0.1924
May 0.1897 0.1854 0.1880
June 0.1881 0.1813 0.1851
July 0.1846 0.1811 0.1827
August 0.1887 0.1810 0.1843
September 0.1886 0.1850 0.1872
October 0.1881 0.1824 0.1843
November 0.1864 0.1833 0.1847
December 0.1845 0.1818 0.1834