2017 HKD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4981 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.4431 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4617 ILS

2017 HKD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.4431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0550 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4920 to the December average rate of 0.4480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4981 was down 2.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,453 ILS

2016 Average 12,364 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 11,078 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,375.40 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4964

0.4436

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HKD 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 0.4709, compared to 0.4525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4709

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0166 ILS (High: 0.4863 / Low: 0.4698). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 ILS (High: 0.4529 / Low: 0.4471).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 January and February, 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: 0.4920) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0155 (-3.05%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4920

2016 Avg (January) 0.5074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4981	0.4859	0.4920
February	0.4863	0.4698	0.4798
March	0.4763	0.4653	0.4705
April	0.4721	0.4656	0.4693
May	0.4652	0.4540	0.4611
June	0.4558	0.4468	0.4527
July	0.4584	0.4468	0.4544
August	0.4649	0.4557	0.4603
September	0.4578	0.4473	0.4518
October	0.4529	0.4471	0.4498
November	0.4550	0.4474	0.4507
December	0.4548	0.4431	0.4480