2017 SAR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0300 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.9236 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9593 ILS

2017 SAR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.0300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.9236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1064 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0175 to the December average rate of 0.9334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0300 was down 2.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,150 ILS

2016 Average 5,117 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 4,618 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 531.90 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0259

0.9250

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.9760, compared to 0.9425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9760

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0340 ILS (High: 1.0064 / Low: 0.9723). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 ILS (High: 0.9429 / Low: 0.9300).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0340

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0175) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0521), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0346 (-3.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0175

2016 Avg (January) 1.0521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0300	1.0050	1.0175
February	1.0064	0.9723	0.9928
March	0.9859	0.9637	0.9743
April	0.9787	0.9655	0.9726
May	0.9652	0.9431	0.9573
June	0.9470	0.9302	0.9414
July	0.9545	0.9302	0.9461
August	0.9692	0.9495	0.9600
September	0.9551	0.9315	0.9415
October	0.9429	0.9300	0.9362
November	0.9464	0.9316	0.9379
December	0.9466	0.9236	0.9334