2017 ILS to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 ILS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the ILS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 7.9077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 5.7874.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1204 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9132 to the December average rate of 7.8163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.9077 was up 33.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.9173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
ILS to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.2397, compared to 7.1062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8665 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.1503 ETB (High: 7.8026 / Low: 6.6523). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1532 ETB (High: 6.3568 / Low: 6.2036).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0670 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 7.8163) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8444), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9719 (+33.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0161 | 5.7874 | 5.9132 |
| February | 6.2528 | 5.9773 | 6.0891 |
| March | 6.3232 | 6.0940 | 6.2220 |
| April | 6.3568 | 6.2036 | 6.2653 |
| May | 6.4893 | 6.3323 | 6.4068 |
| June | 6.6463 | 6.4740 | 6.5419 |
| July | 6.6463 | 6.4463 | 6.5475 |
| August | 6.5937 | 6.4096 | 6.4806 |
| September | 6.7282 | 6.5271 | 6.6587 |
| October | 7.8026 | 6.6523 | 7.3705 |
| November | 7.8393 | 7.6351 | 7.7637 |
| December | 7.9077 | 7.6862 | 7.8163 |