YEARLY HIGH
2.5254 SVC
YEARLY LOW
2.2622 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4332 SVC

2017 ILS to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.5254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.2622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2632 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2928 to the December average rate of 2.5007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5254 was up 7.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3394, 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 12,627 SVC
2016 Average 11,392 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 11,311 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,315.82 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5215
2.2720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SVC 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 2.3913, compared to 2.4751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0802 SVC (High: 2.4001 / Low: 2.3199). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0364 SVC (High: 2.5107 / Low: 2.4743).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0802
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0364

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 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.5007) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2177 (+9.53%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.5007
2016 Avg (December) 2.2831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3197 2.2622 2.2928
February 2.4001 2.3199 2.3504
March 2.4226 2.3492 2.3926
April 2.4258 2.3786 2.4006
May 2.4677 2.4109 2.4351
June 2.5036 2.4541 2.4764
July 2.5036 2.4331 2.4624
August 2.4637 2.4006 2.4275
September 2.5086 2.4490 2.4804
October 2.5107 2.4743 2.4930
November 2.5057 2.4602 2.4869
December 2.5254 2.4727 2.5007