YEARLY HIGH
36.2320 LRD
YEARLY LOW
23.6177 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.1054 LRD

2017 ILS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 36.2320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 23.6177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6143 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5429 to the December average rate of 35.8541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.2320 was up 43.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.1653, 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 181,160 LRD
2016 Average 116,405 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 118,089 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,071.50 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.9852
23.4117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to LRD 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 25.7033, compared to 32.5074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.7033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.5074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 7.2029 LRD (High: 32.2165 / Low: 25.0136). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3757 LRD (High: 25.9883 / Low: 25.6126).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.2029
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3757

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4647 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 35.8541) against the same month in 2016 (average: 23.9957), the exchange rate shifted by +11.8584 (+49.42%).

2017 Avg (December) 35.8541
2016 Avg (December) 23.9957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.2018 23.6177 24.5429
February 25.7857 24.9096 25.3061
March 26.2870 25.2959 25.7200
April 25.9883 25.6126 25.8249
May 26.7156 25.7931 26.2218
June 26.8294 26.4232 26.6042
July 26.8029 25.1590 26.1395
August 32.2165 25.0136 31.2068
September 33.5656 32.1273 33.1141
October 34.0214 33.2784 33.7062
November 35.9280 33.9947 35.0239
December 36.2320 35.3424 35.8541