YEARLY HIGH
185.3352 SOS
YEARLY LOW
155.0608 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.5522 SOS

2015 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 185.3352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 155.0608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2744 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.3228 to the December average rate of 159.0744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 185.3352 was down 43.27% compared to the 2014 peak of 326.7098, 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 926,676 SOS
2014 Average 1,279,576 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 775,304 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,371.77 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

184.9971
156.5821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SOS 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 179.8232, compared to 167.2813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.5419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 179.8232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.2813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 8.8579 SOS (High: 177.7795 / Low: 168.9216). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1644 SOS (High: 183.4188 / Low: 179.2544).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.8579
May Spread (Stable) ±4.1644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.8184 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 182.6292) against the same month in 2014 (average: 271.1092), the exchange rate shifted by -88.4799 (-32.64%).

2015 Avg (June) 182.6292
2014 Avg (June) 271.1092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.8783 176.1583 181.3228
February 182.2306 176.0307 180.1659
March 179.3115 172.5729 175.5239
April 181.8375 173.8895 178.2246
May 183.4188 179.2544 181.0726
June 185.3352 179.9106 182.6292
July 184.4212 177.1981 180.2615
August 177.7795 168.9216 174.0263
September 169.3861 161.0956 166.2078
October 167.4581 160.7560 165.1676
November 161.5350 155.5364 158.9501
December 161.5905 155.0608 159.0744