YEARLY HIGH
0.1873 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1690 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1759 ILS

2016 ETB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.1873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.1690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1858 to the December average rate of 0.1711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1873 was down 5.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1989, 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 937 ILS
2015 Average 939 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 845 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.53 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1874
0.1687
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 0.1796, compared to 0.1722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0082 ILS (High: 0.1832 / Low: 0.1750). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ILS (High: 0.1715 / Low: 0.1692).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1858) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1949), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-4.65%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1858
2015 Avg (January) 0.1949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1873 0.1833 0.1858
February 0.1859 0.1818 0.1832
March 0.1832 0.1750 0.1807
April 0.1771 0.1730 0.1750
May 0.1784 0.1734 0.1758
June 0.1790 0.1753 0.1770
July 0.1772 0.1727 0.1756
August 0.1743 0.1701 0.1720
September 0.1715 0.1692 0.1703
October 0.1739 0.1690 0.1720
November 0.1739 0.1700 0.1721
December 0.1730 0.1693 0.1711