YEARLY HIGH
6363.2904 STD
YEARLY LOW
5711.9461 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6039.7246 STD

2017 ILS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 6363.2904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 5711.9461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 651.3443 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6047.4301 to the December average rate of 5909.7905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6363.2904 was up 3.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 6160.2695, 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 31,816,452 STD
2016 Average 28,845,972 STD
Yearly Trough Low 28,559,730 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,256,721.54 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6323.6611
5710.9912
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 6190.1589, compared to 5889.2904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 300.8685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6190.1589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5889.2904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 315.2122 STD (High: 6149.6634 / Low: 5834.4512). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 60.8837 STD (High: 6076.3712 / Low: 6015.4875).

July Spread (Volatile) ±315.2122
January Spread (Stable) ±60.8837

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 230.5100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -230.5100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 6184.1321) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5670.0978), the exchange rate shifted by +514.0343 (+9.07%).

2017 Avg (February) 6184.1321
2016 Avg (February) 5670.0978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6076.3712 6015.4875 6047.4301
February 6363.2904 6049.3573 6184.1321
March 6337.2520 6214.3285 6272.5137
April 6347.2591 6179.4283 6272.6052
May 6279.2674 6086.6287 6180.4494
June 6228.6587 6106.2598 6183.8228
July 6149.6634 5834.4512 5992.5570
August 5841.9542 5711.9461 5762.0470
September 5889.0487 5762.8063 5825.1099
October 5962.4361 5885.4423 5932.4097
November 5974.5779 5839.5005 5913.8282
December 5942.7537 5858.6854 5909.7905