YEARLY HIGH
0.9374 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.8493 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8886 ILS

2017 RON to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.9374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.8493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0881 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9008 to the December average rate of 0.8939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9374 was down 4.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,687 ILS
2016 Average 4,731 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 4,247 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 440.29 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9359
0.8521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.8732, compared to 0.9041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0556 ILS (High: 0.9239 / Low: 0.8683). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 ILS (High: 0.9004 / Low: 0.8878).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0556
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.9290) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9539), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0249 (-2.61%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.9290
2016 Avg (August) 0.9539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9061 0.8881 0.9008
February 0.8948 0.8521 0.8778
March 0.8655 0.8493 0.8591
April 0.8774 0.8493 0.8625
May 0.8840 0.8607 0.8719
June 0.8765 0.8553 0.8670
July 0.9239 0.8683 0.8959
August 0.9374 0.9225 0.9290
September 0.9264 0.9039 0.9148
October 0.9091 0.8890 0.8990
November 0.9028 0.8799 0.8919
December 0.9004 0.8878 0.8939