2016 ILS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.6895 RUB

YEARLY LOW

15.6972 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.4475 RUB

2016 ILS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 20.6895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 15.6972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9923 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3885 to the December average rate of 16.1908, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.6895 was up 10.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.8005, 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 103,447 RUB

2015 Average 78,789 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 78,486 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,961.52 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.1322

15.8325

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to RUB 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 18.1743, compared to 16.7207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1743

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.0393 RUB (High: 20.6895 / Low: 18.6501). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5321 RUB (High: 17.6083 / Low: 17.0762).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0393

May Spread (Stable) ±0.5321

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 1.6929 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 19.3885) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.2408), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1477 (+19.38%).

2016 Avg (January) 19.3885

2015 Avg (January) 16.2408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.6895	18.6501	19.3885
February	20.5008	19.2852	19.7739
March	18.9687	17.5685	18.0810
April	18.1081	17.2586	17.6530
May	17.6083	17.0762	17.2895
June	17.3720	16.5563	16.8598
July	17.3849	16.3054	16.6954
August	17.5237	16.8538	17.0911
September	17.4394	16.7851	17.1329
October	16.7820	16.1133	16.4049
November	17.1530	16.5277	16.8089
December	16.7580	15.6972	16.1908