YEARLY HIGH
0.1982 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1883 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1931 ILS

2016 MDL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.1982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.1883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1942 to the December average rate of 0.1905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1982 was down 21.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 991 ILS
2015 Average 1,039 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 942 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.29 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1960
0.1899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1940, compared to 0.1921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0069 ILS (High: 0.1978 / Low: 0.1910). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 ILS (High: 0.1922 / Low: 0.1900).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1952) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0116 (-5.62%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1952
2015 Avg (June) 0.2068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1978 0.1910 0.1942
February 0.1958 0.1921 0.1945
March 0.1972 0.1926 0.1955
April 0.1945 0.1895 0.1920
May 0.1952 0.1893 0.1926
June 0.1982 0.1935 0.1952
July 0.1963 0.1934 0.1950
August 0.1945 0.1907 0.1925
September 0.1922 0.1900 0.1907
October 0.1935 0.1902 0.1923
November 0.1931 0.1894 0.1916
December 0.1939 0.1883 0.1905