2017 MOP to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4842 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.4304 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4484 ILS

2017 MOP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.4304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4777 to the December average rate of 0.4349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4842 was down 2.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,421 ILS

2016 Average 2,401 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 2,152 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.90 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4820

0.4306

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.4573, compared to 0.4395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4573

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0159 ILS (High: 0.4719 / Low: 0.4561). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 ILS (High: 0.4398 / Low: 0.4336).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4777) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4925), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0148 (-3.00%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4777

2016 Avg (January) 0.4925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4842	0.4720	0.4777
February	0.4719	0.4561	0.4658
March	0.4658	0.4514	0.4572
April	0.4583	0.4502	0.4551
May	0.4525	0.4419	0.4480
June	0.4441	0.4348	0.4399
July	0.4470	0.4348	0.4418
August	0.4524	0.4407	0.4475
September	0.4432	0.4336	0.4383
October	0.4398	0.4336	0.4366
November	0.4426	0.4346	0.4377
December	0.4415	0.4304	0.4349