YEARLY HIGH
3.1318 VEF
YEARLY LOW
2.5824 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8097 VEF

2017 ILS to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 3.1318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.5824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5494 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6173 to the December average rate of 2.9433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.1318 was up 17.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6678, 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 15,659 VEF
2016 Average 11,834 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 12,912 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,747.21 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9759
2.5847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to VEF 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 2.7396, compared to 2.8798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.3187 VEF (High: 3.1318 / Low: 2.8131). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0634 VEF (High: 2.7642 / Low: 2.7008).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3187
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0634

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.9409) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5977), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3432 (+13.21%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.9409
2016 Avg (November) 2.5977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6515 2.5824 2.6173
February 2.7383 2.6487 2.6826
March 2.7642 2.7008 2.7339
April 2.8096 2.7207 2.7562
May 2.8756 2.7691 2.8054
June 2.9045 2.8165 2.8424
July 2.9023 2.7923 2.8454
August 2.8678 2.7675 2.8187
September 2.8972 2.8193 2.8520
October 3.0082 2.8278 2.8788
November 3.1318 2.8131 2.9409
December 3.0919 2.8404 2.9433