YEARLY HIGH
0.2244 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2089 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2159 GBP

2017 ILS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.2244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.2089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2123 to the December average rate of 0.2131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2244 was up 4.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2152, 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 1,122 GBP
2016 Average 965 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,045 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.22 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2227
0.2113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GBP 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 0.2172, compared to 0.2146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0122 GBP (High: 0.2215 / Low: 0.2093). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 GBP (High: 0.2151 / Low: 0.2109).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2218) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1814), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0403 (+22.24%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2218
2016 Avg (March) 0.1814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2175 0.2090 0.2123
February 0.2215 0.2093 0.2153
March 0.2244 0.2188 0.2218
April 0.2216 0.2124 0.2169
May 0.2202 0.2135 0.2156
June 0.2236 0.2180 0.2213
July 0.2205 0.2126 0.2167
August 0.2172 0.2109 0.2144
September 0.2170 0.2089 0.2127
October 0.2180 0.2111 0.2158
November 0.2184 0.2115 0.2150
December 0.2151 0.2109 0.2131