YEARLY HIGH
0.0657 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0583 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0617 ILS

2017 RUB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.0657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 0.0583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0637 to the December average rate of 0.0598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0657 was up 3.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 328 ILS
2016 Average 288 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 292 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.71 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0650
0.0591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0632, compared to 0.0603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0042 ILS (High: 0.0630 / Low: 0.0587). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 ILS (High: 0.0614 / Low: 0.0602).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0637) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0131 (+25.98%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0637
2016 Avg (February) 0.0506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0648 0.0626 0.0637
February 0.0657 0.0625 0.0637
March 0.0648 0.0619 0.0632
April 0.0655 0.0635 0.0645
May 0.0639 0.0617 0.0629
June 0.0630 0.0587 0.0609
July 0.0608 0.0583 0.0595
August 0.0617 0.0590 0.0606
September 0.0623 0.0604 0.0613
October 0.0614 0.0602 0.0608
November 0.0603 0.0586 0.0597
December 0.0605 0.0592 0.0598