YEARLY HIGH
4.7860 ILS
YEARLY LOW
4.4566 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6330 ILS

2017 FKP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 4.7860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 4.4566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3294 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7117 to the December average rate of 4.6922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.7860 was down 16.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.7653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,930 ILS
2016 Average 26,018 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 22,283 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,647.02 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.7320
4.4888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.6060, compared to 4.6600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2640 ILS (High: 4.7777 / Low: 4.5137). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0913 ILS (High: 4.7409 / Low: 4.6496).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2640
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0913

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1371 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 4.7016) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.9490), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2474 (-5.00%).

2017 Avg (September) 4.7016
2016 Avg (September) 4.9490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7842 4.5967 4.7117
February 4.7777 4.5137 4.6462
March 4.5707 4.4566 4.5091
April 4.7075 4.5126 4.6117
May 4.6842 4.5411 4.6391
June 4.5877 4.4719 4.5182
July 4.7030 4.5353 4.6161
August 4.7418 4.6030 4.6647
September 4.7860 4.6087 4.7016
October 4.7366 4.5869 4.6346
November 4.7271 4.5781 4.6509
December 4.7409 4.6496 4.6922