YEARLY HIGH
148.6871 SYP
YEARLY LOW
55.2072 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.0741 SYP

2017 ILS to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 148.6871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 55.2072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.4799 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.0887 to the December average rate of 147.1321, the exchange rate registered a net change of 162.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 148.6871 was up 153.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 58.7119, 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 743,436 SYP
2016 Average 282,666 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 276,036 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 467,399.46 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

156.2365
46.9843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SYP 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 58.5818, compared to 127.5664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 68.9845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.5818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.5664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 85.0890 SYP (High: 144.1636 / Low: 59.0746). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7879 SYP (High: 59.1842 / Low: 58.3964).

August Spread (Volatile) ±85.0890
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7879

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2797 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 147.1321) against the same month in 2016 (average: 55.7275), the exchange rate shifted by +91.4047 (+164.02%).

2017 Avg (December) 147.1321
2016 Avg (December) 55.7275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.8623 55.2072 56.0887
February 58.7788 56.8023 57.5711
March 59.3028 57.9931 58.6671
April 59.1842 58.3964 58.7450
May 60.5977 59.2187 59.7053
June 61.4431 60.3554 60.7138
July 61.4469 59.8806 60.4341
August 144.1636 59.0746 118.8635
September 147.5021 143.7809 145.8798
October 147.6507 145.6543 146.6787
November 147.4070 145.1042 146.4100
December 148.6871 145.0629 147.1321