YEARLY HIGH
3.7399 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.2306 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4577 SCR

2016 ILS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 3.7399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 3.2306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5093 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3136 to the December average rate of 3.4938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.7399 was up 2.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.6620, 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 18,700 SCR
2015 Average 17,126 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 16,153 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,546.72 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.5885
3.2886
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 3.4391, compared to 3.4763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.4177 SCR (High: 3.6969 / Low: 3.2792). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0925 SCR (High: 3.5668 / Low: 3.4743).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4177
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0925

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 3.5635) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.4487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1148 (+3.33%).

2016 Avg (April) 3.5635
2015 Avg (April) 3.4487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4568 3.2306 3.3136
February 3.6969 3.2792 3.4304
March 3.6069 3.3375 3.4392
April 3.7399 3.3895 3.5635
May 3.6485 3.3905 3.4952
June 3.4816 3.2568 3.3925
July 3.5120 3.2973 3.4137
August 3.5542 3.4219 3.4869
September 3.5668 3.4743 3.5200
October 3.5535 3.4058 3.4701
November 3.5315 3.4075 3.4736
December 3.5486 3.4181 3.4938