2017 GEL to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5395 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.2859 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4410 ILS

2017 GEL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.5395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.2859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2535 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4149 to the December average rate of 1.3346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5395 was down 15.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,697 ILS

2016 Average 8,142 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 6,430 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,267.58 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5300

1.3168

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1.4613, compared to 1.4206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1346 ILS (High: 1.4230 / Low: 1.2883). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 ILS (High: 1.4720 / Low: 1.4502).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1346

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.5122) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6719), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1597 (-9.55%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.5122

2016 Avg (April) 1.6719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4580	1.3955	1.4149
February	1.4295	1.3937	1.4138
March	1.5056	1.4563	1.4817
April	1.5395	1.4722	1.5122
May	1.5025	1.4649	1.4808
June	1.4720	1.4502	1.4644
July	1.4921	1.4509	1.4800
August	1.5209	1.4745	1.5017
September	1.4677	1.4092	1.4319
October	1.4319	1.3832	1.4112
November	1.4230	1.2883	1.3642
December	1.3825	1.2859	1.3346