2016 ILS to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 163.2091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 143.1972.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.0119 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.7871 to the December average rate of 149.5169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 163.2091 was down 11.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 185.3352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 157.4495, compared to 151.7993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6502 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 8.8211 SOS (High: 152.0183 / Low: 143.1972). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6490 SOS (High: 156.2234 / Low: 153.5743).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 6.1051 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 158.4376) against the same month in 2015 (average: 175.5239), the exchange rate shifted by -17.0862 (-9.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 160.1119 | 154.1007 | 156.7871 |
| February | 158.4305 | 154.5537 | 156.9494 |
| March | 163.2091 | 155.9161 | 158.4376 |
| April | 163.1855 | 159.8535 | 161.7168 |
| May | 162.3201 | 153.6618 | 158.4555 |
| June | 155.9821 | 149.7291 | 152.3504 |
| July | 152.9198 | 148.2458 | 151.0641 |
| August | 155.9236 | 151.1861 | 153.4248 |
| September | 156.2234 | 153.5743 | 154.9891 |
| October | 156.2022 | 149.2190 | 152.2974 |
| November | 152.0183 | 143.1972 | 149.5033 |
| December | 153.1279 | 145.7166 | 149.5169 |