YEARLY HIGH
2.6946 ILS
YEARLY LOW
2.4946 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5827 ILS

2017 LYD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.6946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 2.4946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2000 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6672 to the December average rate of 2.5641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6946 was down 8.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,473 ILS
2016 Average 13,902 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 12,473 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 999.90 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6809
2.5161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.5833, compared to 2.5820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1259 ILS (High: 2.6206 / Low: 2.4946). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 ILS (High: 2.5830 / Low: 2.5441).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1259
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

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 0.0547 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.6672) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8495), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1823 (-6.40%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.6672
2016 Avg (January) 2.8495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6946 2.6532 2.6672
February 2.6549 2.5539 2.6125
March 2.5982 2.5339 2.5631
April 2.5992 2.5493 2.5701
May 2.5865 2.5358 2.5572
June 2.5554 2.4946 2.5298
July 2.6206 2.4946 2.5644
August 2.6533 2.6022 2.6337
September 2.6221 2.5618 2.5909
October 2.5830 2.5441 2.5643
November 2.5987 2.5562 2.5746
December 2.5919 2.5413 2.5641