YEARLY HIGH
0.7230 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.6782 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7038 XCD

2016 ILS to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.7230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.6782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6842 to the December average rate of 0.7050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7230 was up 0.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7199, 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 3,615 XCD
2015 Average 3,477 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,391 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.13 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7203
0.6809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to XCD 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 0.7002, compared to 0.7073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0275 XCD (High: 0.7179 / Low: 0.6904). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 XCD (High: 0.7201 / Low: 0.7135).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.7090) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+1.40%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.7090
2015 Avg (May) 0.6992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6945 0.6782 0.6842
February 0.6972 0.6818 0.6918
March 0.7179 0.6904 0.6990
April 0.7229 0.7100 0.7166
May 0.7230 0.6961 0.7090
June 0.7060 0.6945 0.7005
July 0.7094 0.6955 0.7009
August 0.7178 0.7031 0.7111
September 0.7201 0.7135 0.7170
October 0.7201 0.6990 0.7073
November 0.7116 0.6950 0.7029
December 0.7108 0.6969 0.7050