YEARLY HIGH
6160.2695 STD
YEARLY LOW
5394.9264 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5768.6651 STD

2016 ILS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 6160.2695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 5394.9264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 765.3432 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5709.2588 to the December average rate of 6074.4927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6160.2695 was up 3.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 5966.3958, 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 30,801,348 STD
2015 Average 28,412,536 STD
Yearly Trough Low 26,974,632 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,826,715.90 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6117.6415
5599.8559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to STD 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 5686.8671, compared to 5850.4631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 163.5961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5686.8671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5850.4631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 364.6572 STD (High: 5759.5835 / Low: 5394.9264). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 65.5680 STD (High: 5834.4683 / Low: 5768.9003).

June Spread (Volatile) ±364.6572
September Spread (Stable) ±65.5680

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 42.7346 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.7346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 6074.4927) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5803.8577), the exchange rate shifted by +270.6349 (+4.66%).

2016 Avg (December) 6074.4927
2015 Avg (December) 5803.8577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5790.9544 5654.1443 5709.2588
February 5739.4263 5613.5938 5670.0978
March 5797.4375 5631.2598 5703.1781
April 5778.5343 5656.8654 5719.1989
May 5722.1778 5621.4152 5676.4643
June 5759.5835 5394.9264 5643.0047
July 5803.7553 5668.9336 5740.3292
August 5810.9124 5732.8976 5759.2739
September 5834.4683 5768.9003 5806.7781
October 5851.2176 5731.9259 5812.8447
November 6031.1862 5800.3984 5909.0603
December 6160.2695 6015.4556 6074.4927