YEARLY HIGH
2.2634 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.0384 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1727 SBD

2017 ILS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 2.2634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 2.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2250 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0589 to the December average rate of 2.2215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2634 was up 6.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1259, 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 11,317 SBD
2016 Average 10,307 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 10,192 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,124.93 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2486
2.0417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SBD 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 2.1409, compared to 2.2046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0817 SBD (High: 2.2567 / Low: 2.1749). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 SBD (High: 2.2378 / Low: 2.2092).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0817
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0551 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.2259) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1670 (+8.11%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.2259
2016 Avg (November) 2.0589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0745 2.0384 2.0589
February 2.1333 2.0604 2.0901
March 2.1529 2.1004 2.1270
April 2.1655 2.1259 2.1434
May 2.2344 2.1679 2.1944
June 2.2567 2.2099 2.2314
July 2.2567 2.1749 2.2057
August 2.1829 2.1073 2.1506
September 2.2259 2.1600 2.1991
October 2.2378 2.2092 2.2246
November 2.2634 2.1983 2.2259
December 2.2461 2.1925 2.2215