YEARLY HIGH
4.0954 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.4243 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7023 LSL

2017 ILS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 4.0954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 3.4243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6711 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5478 to the December average rate of 3.7559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0954 was down 3.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.2599, 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 20,477 LSL
2016 Average 19,143 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 17,121 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,355.62 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.0590
3.4847
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 3.6099, compared to 3.7947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4179 LSL (High: 3.9493 / Low: 3.5314). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1005 LSL (High: 3.6016 / Low: 3.5011).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4179
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2552 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 4.0111) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3717 (+10.21%).

2017 Avg (November) 4.0111
2016 Avg (November) 3.6394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6016 3.5011 3.5478
February 3.6022 3.4895 3.5486
March 3.6946 3.4243 3.5326
April 3.8133 3.5388 3.6919
May 3.7872 3.6024 3.6896
June 3.7380 3.5953 3.6491
July 3.8131 3.6071 3.6978
August 3.7405 3.6220 3.6770
September 3.8451 3.6218 3.7255
October 4.0212 3.8114 3.9010
November 4.0954 3.8981 4.0111
December 3.9493 3.5314 3.7559