YEARLY HIGH
1.2879 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.1532 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2443 ILS

2016 LTL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.2879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.1532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1347 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2693 to the December average rate of 1.1695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2879 was down 6.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,440 ILS
2015 Average 6,432 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 5,766 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 673.71 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2831
1.1592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.2630, compared to 1.2255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0603 ILS (High: 1.2377 / Low: 1.1774). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 ILS (High: 1.2476 / Low: 1.2363).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0603
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2693) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0727 (-5.42%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2693
2015 Avg (January) 1.3420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2879 1.2493 1.2693
February 1.2845 1.2572 1.2728
March 1.2722 1.2445 1.2611
April 1.2611 1.2396 1.2473
May 1.2786 1.2412 1.2592
June 1.2766 1.2480 1.2683
July 1.2609 1.2396 1.2499
August 1.2476 1.2363 1.2429
September 1.2464 1.2262 1.2377
October 1.2497 1.2329 1.2405
November 1.2377 1.1774 1.2128
December 1.1825 1.1532 1.1695