YEARLY HIGH
4.2565 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.4946 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8292 SZL

2016 ILS to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 4.2565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 3.4946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7620 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1221 to the December average rate of 3.6220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.2565 was up 3.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.1029, 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 21,283 SZL
2015 Average 16,444 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 17,473 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,809.76 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.1721
3.5720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SZL 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 3.9901, compared to 3.6682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.3253 SZL (High: 3.8199 / Low: 3.4946). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1330 SZL (High: 3.6785 / Low: 3.5455).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3253
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1723 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.1221) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9314), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1908 (+40.62%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.1221
2015 Avg (January) 2.9314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2565 3.9777 4.1221
February 4.1460 3.8992 4.0474
March 4.0648 3.9101 3.9764
April 4.0159 3.7788 3.8744
May 4.1055 3.7956 4.0131
June 4.0608 3.7693 3.9074
July 3.8105 3.6597 3.7351
August 3.8199 3.4946 3.6222
September 3.8727 3.6117 3.7401
October 3.7535 3.5343 3.6498
November 3.7452 3.5019 3.6404
December 3.6785 3.5455 3.6220