YEARLY HIGH
4.2599 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.4953 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8293 LSL

2016 ILS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 4.2599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 3.4953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7646 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1234 to the December average rate of 3.6194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.2599 was up 3.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.1231, 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 21,300 LSL
2015 Average 16,446 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 17,477 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,822.95 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.1738
3.5690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to LSL 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 3.9900, compared to 3.6687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.3491 LSL (High: 3.8444 / Low: 3.4953). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1341 LSL (High: 3.6748 / Low: 3.5407).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3491
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1747 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.1234) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9313), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1922 (+40.67%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.1234
2015 Avg (January) 2.9313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2599 3.9688 4.1234
February 4.1465 3.8986 4.0461
March 4.0584 3.9056 3.9755
April 4.0157 3.7788 3.8738
May 4.1047 3.7957 4.0134
June 4.0608 3.7670 3.9075
July 3.8058 3.6474 3.7328
August 3.8444 3.4953 3.6275
September 3.8583 3.6067 3.7411
October 3.7470 3.5282 3.6520
November 3.7431 3.4986 3.6394
December 3.6748 3.5407 3.6194