YEARLY HIGH
1.1088 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.9809 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0274 PLN

2016 ILS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.1088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.9809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1280 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0263 to the December average rate of 1.0980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1088 was up 6.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0416, 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 5,544 PLN
2015 Average 4,853 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,904 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.81 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1082
0.9865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to PLN 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 1.0136, compared to 1.0412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0751 PLN (High: 1.0950 / Low: 1.0199). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 PLN (High: 1.0359 / Low: 1.0235).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0751
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0980) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0808 (+7.95%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0980
2015 Avg (December) 1.0172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0389 1.0094 1.0263
February 1.0234 1.0041 1.0137
March 1.0251 0.9809 0.9966
April 1.0387 0.9831 1.0081
May 1.0310 1.0112 1.0232
June 1.0392 0.9912 1.0135
July 1.0359 1.0235 1.0301
August 1.0335 1.0006 1.0115
September 1.0394 1.0166 1.0244
October 1.0325 1.0072 1.0227
November 1.0950 1.0199 1.0605
December 1.1088 1.0867 1.0980