YEARLY HIGH
0.5172 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4543 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4783 AZN

2017 ILS to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.4543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0629 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4860 to the December average rate of 0.4849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5172 was up 10.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4694, 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 2,586 AZN
2016 Average 2,090 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,272 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.53 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4933
0.4593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to AZN 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 0.4772, compared to 0.4795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0505 AZN (High: 0.5168 / Low: 0.4663). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 AZN (High: 0.4861 / Low: 0.4786).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0505
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.4904) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0855 (+21.11%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.4904
2016 Avg (February) 0.4050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5168 0.4663 0.4860
February 0.5172 0.4720 0.4904
March 0.4844 0.4669 0.4752
April 0.4724 0.4543 0.4621
May 0.4806 0.4635 0.4694
June 0.4852 0.4745 0.4798
July 0.4842 0.4710 0.4757
August 0.4759 0.4637 0.4704
September 0.4866 0.4746 0.4806
October 0.4870 0.4766 0.4827
November 0.4861 0.4786 0.4829
December 0.4908 0.4789 0.4849