YEARLY HIGH
3.8436 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.1168 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1043 ILS

2017 LTL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 3.8436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 1.1168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7268 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7696 to the December average rate of 3.5003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 97.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8436 was up 198.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2879, 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 19,218 ILS
2016 Average 6,221 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 5,584 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,634.19 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.8472
0.8845
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 2.6740, compared to 3.5347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.6754 ILS (High: 3.8436 / Low: 1.1683). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 ILS (High: 1.1414 / Low: 1.1215).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.6754
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4930 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.7696) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5004 (+39.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.7696
2016 Avg (January) 1.2693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8436 1.1683 1.7696
February 3.7529 1.1168 2.6244
March 1.1414 1.1215 1.1314
April 3.6705 1.1263 3.3976
May 3.6196 3.5372 3.5903
June 3.5514 3.4884 3.5304
July 3.5795 3.4884 3.5482
August 3.6347 3.5609 3.6003
September 3.5818 3.4933 3.5307
October 3.5357 3.4879 3.5111
November 3.5491 3.4938 3.5175
December 3.5500 3.4638 3.5003