YEARLY HIGH
0.2856 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2623 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2738 CHF

2017 ILS to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.2856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.2623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0233 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2641 to the December average rate of 0.2818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2856 was up 6.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2688, 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 1,428 CHF
2016 Average 1,283 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,312 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.26 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2836
0.2624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to CHF 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 0.2718, compared to 0.2757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0129 CHF (High: 0.2761 / Low: 0.2632). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 CHF (High: 0.2660 / Low: 0.2623).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2818) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0225 (+8.67%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2818
2016 Avg (November) 0.2594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2660 0.2623 0.2641
February 0.2761 0.2632 0.2691
March 0.2763 0.2716 0.2743
April 0.2768 0.2713 0.2744
May 0.2799 0.2711 0.2745
June 0.2768 0.2713 0.2742
July 0.2750 0.2648 0.2706
August 0.2716 0.2655 0.2680
September 0.2778 0.2673 0.2724
October 0.2834 0.2740 0.2797
November 0.2856 0.2791 0.2818
December 0.2843 0.2793 0.2818