YEARLY HIGH
2.0750 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.9581 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0224 HKD

2016 ILS to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 2.0750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.9581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1169 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9707 to the December average rate of 2.0247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0750 was up 0.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0663, 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 10,375 HKD
2015 Average 9,978 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 9,791 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 584.44 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0695
1.9617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to HKD 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 2.0128, compared to 2.0320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0768 HKD (High: 2.0614 / Low: 1.9845). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 HKD (High: 2.0690 / Low: 2.0509).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0768
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.0365) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0297 (+1.48%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.0365
2015 Avg (May) 2.0067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9926 1.9581 1.9707
February 2.0122 1.9661 1.9934
March 2.0614 1.9845 2.0083
April 2.0748 2.0372 2.0564
May 2.0750 2.0002 2.0365
June 2.0288 1.9941 2.0116
July 2.0390 1.9961 2.0123
August 2.0623 2.0203 2.0432
September 2.0690 2.0509 2.0605
October 2.0691 2.0090 2.0320
November 2.0450 1.9975 2.0193
December 2.0425 2.0032 2.0247