YEARLY HIGH
0.0578 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0512 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0549 ILS

2016 KGS to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.0578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0520 to the December average rate of 0.0553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0578 was down 14.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 289 ILS
2015 Average 304 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 256 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.68 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0578
0.0515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0542, compared to 0.0557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 ILS (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0546). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ILS (High: 0.0552 / Low: 0.0544).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0569) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0639), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-11.05%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0569
2015 Avg (June) 0.0639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0525 0.0512 0.0520
February 0.0528 0.0515 0.0522
March 0.0539 0.0526 0.0535
April 0.0552 0.0536 0.0547
May 0.0570 0.0546 0.0558
June 0.0578 0.0559 0.0569
July 0.0578 0.0560 0.0573
August 0.0560 0.0548 0.0553
September 0.0552 0.0544 0.0548
October 0.0567 0.0552 0.0559
November 0.0561 0.0552 0.0557
December 0.0560 0.0549 0.0553