YEARLY HIGH
0.1954 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1820 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1874 XDR

2016 ILS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.1954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.1820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0134 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1833 to the December average rate of 0.1938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1954 was up 2.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1899, 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 977 XDR
2015 Average 920 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 910 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.81 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1948
0.1822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to XDR 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 0.1851, compared to 0.1898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0053 XDR (High: 0.1885 / Low: 0.1832). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 XDR (High: 0.1911 / Low: 0.1888).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1938) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+4.07%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1938
2015 Avg (December) 0.1862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1857 0.1820 0.1833
February 0.1853 0.1826 0.1837
March 0.1887 0.1839 0.1854
April 0.1890 0.1865 0.1882
May 0.1885 0.1832 0.1860
June 0.1856 0.1828 0.1841
July 0.1886 0.1844 0.1865
August 0.1900 0.1864 0.1885
September 0.1911 0.1888 0.1899
October 0.1911 0.1885 0.1897
November 0.1927 0.1894 0.1906
December 0.1954 0.1924 0.1938