YEARLY HIGH
259.8340 KPW
YEARLY LOW
232.9652 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.3481 KPW

2017 ILS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 259.8340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 232.9652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8688 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 235.8599 to the December average rate of 257.1330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 259.8340 was up 7.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 240.7165, 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 1,299,170 KPW
2016 Average 1,172,452 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,164,826 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,344.20 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

259.2603
233.7326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to KPW 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 246.0458, compared to 254.6504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.0458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 254.6504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 8.3139 KPW (High: 246.7955 / Low: 238.4815). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3229 KPW (High: 248.5253 / Low: 245.2024).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.3139
April Spread (Stable) ±3.3229

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 3.6790 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 257.1330) against the same month in 2016 (average: 234.8580), the exchange rate shifted by +22.2750 (+9.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 257.1330
2016 Avg (December) 234.8580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 238.7551 232.9652 235.8599
February 246.7955 238.4815 241.7421
March 249.0489 243.4579 246.3565
April 248.5253 245.2024 246.7062
May 254.4672 248.6228 250.6824
June 257.9699 253.3991 254.9278
July 257.9731 251.4562 253.6634
August 252.7729 247.6346 249.9845
September 257.6360 251.2675 254.9210
October 258.0353 254.5465 256.3352
November 257.5995 253.5851 255.8656
December 259.8340 253.5228 257.1330