YEARLY HIGH
4.0971 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.4265 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7025 SZL

2017 ILS to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 4.0971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 3.4265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6705 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5502 to the December average rate of 3.7550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0971 was down 3.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.2565, 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 20,485 SZL
2016 Average 19,142 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 17,133 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,352.57 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.0597
3.4871
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 3.6102, compared to 3.7948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4053 SZL (High: 3.9387 / Low: 3.5334). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0908 SZL (High: 3.5945 / Low: 3.5037).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4053
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0908

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2570 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 4.0120) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3716 (+10.21%).

2017 Avg (November) 4.0120
2016 Avg (November) 3.6404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6032 3.5063 3.5502
February 3.5945 3.5037 3.5466
March 3.6925 3.4265 3.5349
April 3.8133 3.5403 3.6915
May 3.7924 3.6025 3.6906
June 3.7398 3.5823 3.6476
July 3.8096 3.6088 3.7026
August 3.7445 3.6235 3.6764
September 3.8327 3.6085 3.7233
October 4.0204 3.8145 3.8995
November 4.0971 3.9003 4.0120
December 3.9387 3.5334 3.7550