YEARLY HIGH
0.2060 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1926 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2006 XDR

2017 ILS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.2060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1926.

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 0.1939 to the December average rate of 0.2018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2060 was up 5.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1954, 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 1,030 XDR
2016 Average 937 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 963 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.97 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2059
0.1928
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 0.2005, compared to 0.2007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0076 XDR (High: 0.2026 / Low: 0.1949). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 XDR (High: 0.2060 / Low: 0.2033).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.2048) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1841), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+11.27%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.2048
2016 Avg (June) 0.1841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1958 0.1926 0.1939
February 0.2026 0.1949 0.1982
March 0.2042 0.2008 0.2021
April 0.2030 0.1995 0.2014
May 0.2043 0.2010 0.2026
June 0.2060 0.2033 0.2048
July 0.2060 0.1993 0.2020
August 0.1989 0.1946 0.1968
September 0.2012 0.1970 0.1993
October 0.2034 0.2001 0.2021
November 0.2035 0.2005 0.2019
December 0.2032 0.1996 0.2018