2017 LKR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0260 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0226 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0236 ILS

2017 LKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0254 to the December average rate of 0.0229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0260 was down 5.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130 ILS

2016 Average 131 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 113 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.15 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0257

0.0226

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LKR 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 0.0241, compared to 0.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0011 ILS (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0240). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ILS (High: 0.0231 / Low: 0.0227).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

October 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0254) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0274), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-7.15%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0254

2016 Avg (January) 0.0274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0260	0.0251	0.0254
February	0.0251	0.0240	0.0247
March	0.0246	0.0237	0.0241
April	0.0242	0.0237	0.0240
May	0.0238	0.0232	0.0236
June	0.0233	0.0227	0.0231
July	0.0234	0.0228	0.0231
August	0.0238	0.0232	0.0236
September	0.0235	0.0228	0.0231
October	0.0231	0.0227	0.0229
November	0.0232	0.0227	0.0229
December	0.0232	0.0226	0.0229