YEARLY HIGH
0.8672 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.7764 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8041 LTL

2016 ILS to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.8672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.7764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0907 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7879 to the December average rate of 0.8551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8672 was up 5.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8208, 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 4,336 LTL
2015 Average 3,892 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 3,882 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 453.60 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8620
0.7788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to LTL 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 0.7918, compared to 0.8165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0414 LTL (High: 0.8493 / Low: 0.8079). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 LTL (High: 0.8089 / Low: 0.8016).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8551) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0528 (+6.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8551
2015 Avg (December) 0.8023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8004 0.7764 0.7879
February 0.7954 0.7785 0.7857
March 0.8035 0.7861 0.7930
April 0.8067 0.7930 0.8018
May 0.8056 0.7821 0.7942
June 0.8013 0.7833 0.7885
July 0.8067 0.7931 0.8001
August 0.8089 0.8016 0.8045
September 0.8155 0.8023 0.8080
October 0.8111 0.8002 0.8062
November 0.8493 0.8079 0.8248
December 0.8672 0.8457 0.8551