2017 KWD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.6151 ILS

YEARLY LOW

11.4644 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8577 ILS

2017 KWD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 12.6151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 11.4644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1507 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4921 to the December average rate of 11.5926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.6151 was down 3.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.0896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,076 ILS

2016 Average 63,509 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 57,322 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,753.52 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.5821

11.5026

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 12.0143, compared to 11.7010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4366 ILS (High: 12.3782 / Low: 11.9416). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1630 ILS (High: 11.7048 / Low: 11.5419).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4366

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1630

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 0.2919 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 12.4921) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.9846), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4925 (-3.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 12.4921

2016 Avg (January) 12.9846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6151	12.3555	12.4921
February	12.3782	11.9416	12.2002
March	12.0977	11.8715	11.9711
April	12.0625	11.8577	11.9788
May	11.8935	11.6532	11.8091
June	11.7037	11.5012	11.6347
July	11.8366	11.5012	11.7182
August	12.0302	11.7867	11.9257
September	11.8692	11.5935	11.7134
October	11.7048	11.5419	11.6178
November	11.7313	11.5633	11.6387
December	11.7477	11.4644	11.5926