2017 ILS to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

169.4577 SOS

YEARLY LOW

148.6513 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

161.0734 SOS

2017 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 169.4577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 148.6513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8064 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.4283 to the December average rate of 165.7049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 169.4577 was up 3.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 163.2091, 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 847,288 SOS

2016 Average 773,057 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 743,257 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,031.79 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

167.1325

150.0006

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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 158.2159, compared to 163.9309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.2159

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.9309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 6.8157 SOS (High: 166.1294 / Low: 159.3136). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1247 SOS (High: 160.3563 / Low: 157.2316).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.8157

April Spread (Stable) ±3.1247

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 2.1836 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 165.7049) against the same month in 2016 (average: 149.5169), the exchange rate shifted by +16.1880 (+10.83%).

2017 Avg (December) 165.7049

2016 Avg (December) 149.5169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	153.4235	148.6513	151.4283
February	158.1020	153.8141	155.4989
March	160.5893	155.2309	158.2214
April	160.3563	157.2316	158.8896
May	166.1294	159.3136	161.1975
June	167.0879	162.1678	164.0595
July	165.8286	160.8876	162.8897
August	164.8784	158.7427	160.7060
September	167.6217	162.2430	164.5588
October	167.4532	163.5938	165.0437
November	169.1826	162.4683	164.6824
December	169.4577	163.1642	165.7049