2017 HTG to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0597 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0517 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0554 ILS

2017 HTG to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.0597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.0517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0571 to the December average rate of 0.0548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0597 was down 13.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 299 ILS

2016 Average 305 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 259 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.18 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0576

0.0517

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0549, compared to 0.0559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0549

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0062 ILS (High: 0.0597 / Low: 0.0536). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 ILS (High: 0.0528 / Low: 0.0517).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0567) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0592), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-4.31%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0567

2016 Avg (August) 0.0592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0584	0.0558	0.0571
February	0.0565	0.0546	0.0556
March	0.0561	0.0523	0.0547
April	0.0539	0.0522	0.0533
May	0.0528	0.0517	0.0522
June	0.0574	0.0518	0.0561
July	0.0576	0.0562	0.0571
August	0.0597	0.0536	0.0567
September	0.0567	0.0550	0.0559
October	0.0562	0.0546	0.0555
November	0.0563	0.0549	0.0556
December	0.0555	0.0540	0.0548