YEARLY HIGH
0.8954 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.2602 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3939 LTL

2017 ILS to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.8954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6352 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7190 to the December average rate of 0.2857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -60.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8954 was up 3.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8672, 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 4,477 LTL
2016 Average 4,021 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,301 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,176.18 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9445
0.2171
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 0.5050, compared to 0.2829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.6289 LTL (High: 0.8954 / Low: 0.2665). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 LTL (High: 0.2867 / Low: 0.2828).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6289
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5486 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.5297) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7857), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2560 (-32.58%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.5297
2016 Avg (February) 0.7857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8560 0.2602 0.7190
February 0.8954 0.2665 0.5297
March 0.8917 0.8761 0.8839
April 0.8878 0.2724 0.3353
May 0.2827 0.2763 0.2785
June 0.2867 0.2816 0.2833
July 0.2867 0.2794 0.2818
August 0.2808 0.2751 0.2778
September 0.2863 0.2792 0.2832
October 0.2867 0.2828 0.2848
November 0.2862 0.2818 0.2843
December 0.2887 0.2817 0.2857