YEARLY HIGH
4.0419 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.3801 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7787 SCR

2017 ILS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.0419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.3801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6618 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5060 to the December average rate of 3.9796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0419 was up 8.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7399, 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 20,210 SCR
2016 Average 17,288 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 16,900 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,309.14 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.0270
3.4586
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 3.6812, compared to 3.8762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2519 SCR (High: 4.0144 / Low: 3.7624). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1357 SCR (High: 3.8427 / Low: 3.7070).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2519
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1357

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 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.9796) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4858 (+13.91%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.9796
2016 Avg (December) 3.4938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5892 3.3801 3.5060
February 3.6902 3.5166 3.6123
March 3.7757 3.5314 3.6857
April 3.7599 3.5621 3.6952
May 3.8427 3.7070 3.7723
June 3.9432 3.7301 3.8157
July 3.9110 3.7163 3.8156
August 3.8360 3.6635 3.7708
September 3.9229 3.7810 3.8604
October 3.9814 3.7876 3.9017
November 4.0144 3.7624 3.9293
December 4.0419 3.8262 3.9796