YEARLY HIGH
0.7802 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.6995 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7517 XCD

2017 ILS to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.7802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0808 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7083 to the December average rate of 0.7721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7802 was up 7.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7230, 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 3,901 XCD
2016 Average 3,519 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,497 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403.76 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7785
0.7019
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 0.7388, compared to 0.7647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0250 XCD (High: 0.7412 / Low: 0.7162). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 XCD (High: 0.7464 / Low: 0.7363).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7721) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0672 (+9.53%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7721
2016 Avg (December) 0.7050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7169 0.6995 0.7083
February 0.7412 0.7162 0.7259
March 0.7478 0.7310 0.7397
April 0.7464 0.7363 0.7408
May 0.7640 0.7466 0.7527
June 0.7747 0.7610 0.7655
July 0.7747 0.7550 0.7617
August 0.7590 0.7435 0.7507
September 0.7736 0.7545 0.7655
October 0.7748 0.7644 0.7697
November 0.7735 0.7615 0.7683
December 0.7802 0.7613 0.7721