YEARLY HIGH
11.4158 GMD
YEARLY LOW
9.8730 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9424 GMD

2016 ILS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 11.4158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 9.8730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5428 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0061 to the December average rate of 11.1723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.4158 was up 0.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.4150, 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 57,079 GMD
2015 Average 53,007 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 49,365 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,713.81 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.4503
9.8748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GMD 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 10.7020, compared to 11.1828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.2820 GMD (High: 11.3611 / Low: 10.0791). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1198 GMD (High: 11.3729 / Low: 11.2531).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2820
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1538 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 11.2138) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.1383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0754 (+0.68%).

2016 Avg (May) 11.2138
2015 Avg (May) 11.1383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1634 9.8730 10.0061
February 10.1863 9.9668 10.1084
March 11.3611 10.0791 10.5136
April 11.4091 11.1936 11.3103
May 11.4158 11.0093 11.2138
June 11.1949 10.9792 11.0600
July 11.1848 10.9647 11.0731
August 11.3634 11.0855 11.2378
September 11.3729 11.2531 11.3190
October 11.3559 11.0420 11.1768
November 11.2330 10.9627 11.1178
December 11.3263 11.0511 11.1723