YEARLY HIGH
3.6620 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.1554 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4263 SCR

2015 ILS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ILS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 3.6620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 3.1554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5066 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5277 to the December average rate of 3.3002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.6620 was down 3.01% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.7755, 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 18,310 SCR
2014 Average 17,773 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 15,777 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,532.81 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.6293
3.2690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SCR 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 3.4902, compared to 3.3624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.2964 SCR (High: 3.4518 / Low: 3.1554). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1054 SCR (High: 3.5195 / Low: 3.4141).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2964
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1054

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1722 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 3.5993) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.4514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1478 (+4.28%).

2015 Avg (February) 3.5993
2014 Avg (February) 3.4514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6239 3.3514 3.5277
February 3.6620 3.4886 3.5993
March 3.5260 3.3232 3.4271
April 3.5266 3.3788 3.4487
May 3.5195 3.4141 3.4745
June 3.5515 3.3873 3.4638
July 3.5302 3.3924 3.4611
August 3.5086 3.2563 3.4105
September 3.4673 3.2286 3.3349
October 3.4927 3.2693 3.3684
November 3.4323 3.2213 3.2990
December 3.4518 3.1554 3.3002