YEARLY HIGH
13.7582 GMD
YEARLY LOW
11.0892 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7502 GMD

2017 ILS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 13.7582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 11.0892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6690 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4114 to the December average rate of 13.5782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.7582 was up 20.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.4158, 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 68,791 GMD
2016 Average 54,721 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 55,446 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,345.22 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.7949
11.1947
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 12.2961, compared to 13.2042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.6311 GMD (High: 12.2039 / Low: 11.5728). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2232 GMD (High: 12.4965 / Low: 12.2733).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6311
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2232

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 0.2191 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 13.5782) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.1723), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4059 (+21.53%).

2017 Avg (December) 13.5782
2016 Avg (December) 11.1723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5824 11.0892 11.4114
February 12.2039 11.5728 11.8634
March 12.5052 12.0364 12.2443
April 12.4965 12.2733 12.3939
May 13.0472 12.5894 12.8402
June 13.2036 12.9361 13.0237
July 13.2036 12.8579 12.9718
August 12.9884 12.5009 12.7527
September 13.1595 12.8635 13.0421
October 13.6042 13.0466 13.4073
November 13.5842 13.3160 13.4730
December 13.7582 13.3804 13.5782