2017 KES to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0376 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0335 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0348 ILS

2017 KES to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0368 to the December average rate of 0.0340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0376 was down 3.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 188 ILS

2016 Average 189 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 168 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.25 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0371

0.0337

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KES to ILS 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 0.0354, compared to 0.0342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0354

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 ILS (High: 0.0376 / Low: 0.0363). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ILS (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0351).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0368) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0386), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-4.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0368

2016 Avg (January) 0.0386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0376	0.0363	0.0368
February	0.0363	0.0354	0.0359
March	0.0363	0.0351	0.0355
April	0.0355	0.0351	0.0353
May	0.0351	0.0342	0.0348
June	0.0345	0.0337	0.0341
July	0.0345	0.0337	0.0342
August	0.0351	0.0343	0.0348
September	0.0347	0.0338	0.0342
October	0.0343	0.0337	0.0339
November	0.0343	0.0338	0.0340
December	0.0344	0.0335	0.0340