YEARLY HIGH
19.9997 KGS
YEARLY LOW
15.4496 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.1264 KGS

2017 ILS to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 19.9997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 15.4496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5501 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1743 to the December average rate of 19.8902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.9997 was up 2.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.5144, 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 99,998 KGS
2016 Average 91,069 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 77,248 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,750.47 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.0618
18.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to KGS 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 18.7702, compared to 19.4826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.8850 KGS (High: 19.3346 / Low: 15.4496). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2809 KGS (High: 19.6621 / Low: 19.3812).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.8850
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5960 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 19.8902) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.0727), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8175 (+10.06%).

2017 Avg (December) 19.8902
2016 Avg (December) 18.0727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3709 17.9146 18.1743
February 18.9615 18.3147 18.5988
March 19.1240 18.7141 18.9126
April 18.8825 18.3810 18.6477
May 19.2375 18.6731 18.8840
June 19.8133 19.1695 19.4040
July 19.8392 19.1469 19.4946
August 19.3346 15.4496 18.8986
September 19.5997 19.1732 19.4150
October 19.6621 19.3812 19.5115
November 19.9516 19.4752 19.6857
December 19.9997 19.6433 19.8902