YEARLY HIGH
0.3950 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3712 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3839 SGD

2017 ILS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 0.3950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3746 to the December average rate of 0.3846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3950 was up 4.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3797, 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 1,975 SGD
2016 Average 1,799 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,856 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.16 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3937
0.3729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SGD 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 0.3838, compared to 0.3840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0141 SGD (High: 0.3946 / Low: 0.3805). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 SGD (High: 0.3865 / Low: 0.3814).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.3920) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0411 (+11.73%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.3920
2016 Avg (June) 0.3509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3795 0.3712 0.3746
February 0.3858 0.3745 0.3799
March 0.3865 0.3814 0.3846
April 0.3858 0.3806 0.3833
May 0.3916 0.3852 0.3885
June 0.3950 0.3893 0.3920
July 0.3946 0.3805 0.3863
August 0.3817 0.3744 0.3779
September 0.3856 0.3790 0.3824
October 0.3900 0.3839 0.3873
November 0.3888 0.3831 0.3855
December 0.3868 0.3810 0.3846