YEARLY HIGH
1.1172 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.9916 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0490 PLN

2017 ILS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.1172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.9916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1256 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0762 to the December average rate of 1.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1172 was up 0.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1088, 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 5,586 PLN
2016 Average 5,137 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,958 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 627.91 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1067
0.9930
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 1.0775, compared to 1.0206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0576 PLN (High: 1.1172 / Low: 1.0595). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 PLN (High: 1.0203 / Low: 1.0010).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0576
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.0876) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0739 (+7.29%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.0876
2016 Avg (February) 1.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0955 1.0617 1.0762
February 1.1172 1.0595 1.0876
March 1.1100 1.0805 1.0972
April 1.0951 1.0623 1.0841
May 1.0783 1.0382 1.0578
June 1.0772 1.0454 1.0618
July 1.0669 1.0097 1.0353
August 1.0162 0.9916 1.0025
September 1.0391 0.9950 1.0153
October 1.0448 1.0223 1.0336
November 1.0415 1.0049 1.0234
December 1.0203 1.0010 1.0135