2017 GTQ to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5153 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.4714 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4893 ILS

2017 GTQ to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.5153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.4714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5076 to the December average rate of 0.4761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5153 was down 1.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,576 ILS

2016 Average 2,525 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 2,357 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.50 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5108

0.4729

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.4957, compared to 0.4829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4957

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0168 ILS (High: 0.4932 / Low: 0.4764). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 ILS (High: 0.4815 / Low: 0.4740).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5076) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0085 (-1.64%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5076

2016 Avg (January) 0.5161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5153	0.5042	0.5076
February	0.5056	0.4948	0.5022
March	0.5051	0.4905	0.4967
April	0.5017	0.4912	0.4967
May	0.4948	0.4825	0.4896
June	0.4845	0.4764	0.4810
July	0.4932	0.4764	0.4860
August	0.5013	0.4876	0.4953
September	0.4899	0.4781	0.4832
October	0.4815	0.4740	0.4776
November	0.4844	0.4753	0.4793
December	0.4815	0.4714	0.4761