YEARLY HIGH
1.7159 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.5345 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6062 SDG

2016 ILS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1.7159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.5345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1814 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5497 to the December average rate of 1.6946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7159 was up 4.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6375, 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 8,580 SDG
2015 Average 7,739 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 7,672 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 907.18 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7091
1.5352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SDG 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 1.5800, compared to 1.6324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0814 SDG (High: 1.6708 / Low: 1.5894). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0257 SDG (High: 1.6280 / Low: 1.6023).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0814
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.6946) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1061 (+6.68%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.6946
2015 Avg (December) 1.5885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5862 1.5345 1.5497
February 1.5736 1.5413 1.5621
March 1.6217 1.5580 1.5774
April 1.6280 1.6023 1.6169
May 1.6281 1.5667 1.5975
June 1.5920 1.5599 1.5766
July 1.5934 1.5633 1.5775
August 1.6160 1.5828 1.6014
September 1.6333 1.6058 1.6171
October 1.6708 1.5894 1.6215
November 1.7017 1.6666 1.6824
December 1.7159 1.6750 1.6946