YEARLY HIGH
4.2059 ARS
YEARLY LOW
3.3298 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8460 ARS

2016 ILS to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 4.2059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.3298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8761 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4352 to the December average rate of 4.1339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.2059 was up 22.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.4226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,029 ARS
2015 Average 11,924 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 16,649 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,380.59 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.2037
3.3653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to ARS 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 3.7109, compared to 3.9810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2701 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.4835 ARS (High: 4.0394 / Low: 3.5559). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1295 ARS (High: 3.9764 / Low: 3.8469).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4835
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1295

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1118 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.1339) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9255), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2084 (+41.31%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.1339
2015 Avg (December) 2.9255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5327 3.3298 3.4352
February 4.0394 3.5559 3.7881
March 4.0492 3.7522 3.8570
April 3.9182 3.7175 3.8160
May 3.8181 3.6160 3.7041
June 3.9247 3.5492 3.6649
July 3.9387 3.7722 3.8642
August 3.9764 3.8469 3.9092
September 4.0904 3.9557 4.0099
October 4.0924 3.9256 3.9769
November 4.1136 3.9152 3.9922
December 4.2059 4.0376 4.1339