YEARLY HIGH
8091.9597 IRR
YEARLY LOW
7532.1285 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7854.3683 IRR

2016 ILS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 8091.9597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 7532.1285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 559.8312 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7599.5981 to the December average rate of 7848.4418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8091.9597 was up 2.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 7871.3647, 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 40,459,798 IRR
2015 Average 37,279,336 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 37,660,642 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,799,156.16 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8058.3760
7557.8910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to IRR 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 7827.5675, compared to 7881.1691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 53.6016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7827.5675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7881.1691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 311.4369 IRR (High: 8033.1244 / Low: 7721.6875). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 69.5818 IRR (High: 8021.7478 / Low: 7952.1659).

March Spread (Volatile) ±311.4369
September Spread (Stable) ±69.5818

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 112.7484 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -112.7484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 7940.5284) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7347.9622), the exchange rate shifted by +592.5662 (+8.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 7940.5284
2015 Avg (May) 7347.9622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7711.4765 7532.1285 7599.5981
February 7792.8879 7569.7205 7727.9945
March 8033.1244 7721.6875 7821.6005
April 8090.0056 7938.6884 8016.6689
May 8091.9597 7794.9953 7940.5284
June 7930.5708 7801.0279 7859.0146
July 7904.9093 7743.7954 7818.8526
August 7995.3673 7834.7166 7921.9261
September 8021.7478 7952.1659 7990.0631
October 8021.6429 7789.7351 7877.3147
November 7930.7179 7745.8117 7830.4163
December 7919.9797 7758.2173 7848.4418