YEARLY HIGH
165.8975 CRC
YEARLY LOW
141.9764 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.4390 CRC

2017 ILS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 165.8975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 141.9764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9212 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.4478 to the December average rate of 161.6971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 165.8975 was up 12.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 147.0921, 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 829,488 CRC
2016 Average 708,113 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 709,882 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,605.95 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

165.3017
142.5520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to CRC 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 153.1359, compared to 161.7421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.1359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.7421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 11.8018 CRC (High: 165.8975 / Low: 154.0958). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7931 CRC (High: 162.8983 / Low: 160.1052).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.8018
November Spread (Stable) ±2.7931

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2691 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 158.4579) against the same month in 2016 (average: 140.7037), the exchange rate shifted by +17.7543 (+12.62%).

2017 Avg (May) 158.4579
2016 Avg (May) 140.7037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.1563 141.9764 144.4478
February 152.8939 146.5021 149.4428
March 154.3234 149.5908 152.6624
April 154.8261 151.4310 152.8979
May 165.8975 154.0958 158.4579
June 162.4958 159.4517 160.9066
July 162.5869 158.4704 161.0174
August 161.8083 158.4619 160.0155
September 165.3031 161.1001 163.4059
October 164.4530 161.4716 162.7928
November 162.8983 160.1052 161.5237
December 163.2386 159.7701 161.6971