YEARLY HIGH
51.6117 DJF
YEARLY LOW
46.0058 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.7316 DJF

2017 ILS to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 51.6117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 46.0058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6059 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.8343 to the December average rate of 51.0718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 51.6117 was up 8.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 47.5533, 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 258,058 DJF
2016 Average 231,479 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 230,029 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,029.34 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.4955
46.4105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to DJF 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 48.8886, compared to 50.5745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.8886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.5745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.6012 DJF (High: 49.0267 / Low: 47.4255). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6984 DJF (High: 49.3703 / Low: 48.6720).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6012
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6984

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7862 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 51.0718) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.5727), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4991 (+9.66%).

2017 Avg (December) 51.0718
2016 Avg (December) 46.5727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.4783 46.0058 46.8343
February 49.0267 47.4255 48.0531
March 49.5198 48.3920 48.9692
April 49.3703 48.6720 49.0136
May 50.5774 49.4173 49.8163
June 51.2465 50.3751 50.6451
July 51.2465 49.9232 50.3726
August 50.2041 49.0727 49.5863
September 51.1179 49.9659 50.6298
October 51.2858 50.5796 50.9371
November 51.1535 50.4268 50.8495
December 51.6117 50.3581 51.0718