YEARLY HIGH
0.9060 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.8431 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8791 PEN

2016 ILS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.9060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.8431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0629 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8703 to the December average rate of 0.8864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9060 was up 2.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8809, 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 4,530 PEN
2015 Average 4,098 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,215 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.70 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9018
0.8531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to PEN 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 0.8763, compared to 0.8819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0435 PEN (High: 0.9060 / Low: 0.8625). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 PEN (High: 0.9025 / Low: 0.8899).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.8809) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1077 (+13.93%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.8809
2015 Avg (March) 0.7732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8785 0.8617 0.8703
February 0.9046 0.8794 0.8977
March 0.9060 0.8625 0.8809
April 0.8935 0.8616 0.8756
May 0.8851 0.8580 0.8736
June 0.8737 0.8468 0.8597
July 0.8801 0.8431 0.8572
August 0.8947 0.8669 0.8779
September 0.9025 0.8899 0.8976
October 0.9029 0.8714 0.8867
November 0.8922 0.8781 0.8855
December 0.8972 0.8705 0.8864