YEARLY HIGH
0.4991 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.4704 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4851 ILS

2016 SBD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.4991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.4704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0287 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4848 to the December average rate of 0.4857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4991 was down 5.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,495 ILS
2015 Average 2,473 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 2,352 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.34 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4963
0.4738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4849, compared to 0.4854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0206 ILS (High: 0.4973 / Low: 0.4767). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 ILS (High: 0.4835 / Low: 0.4777).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0206
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.4944) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+1.71%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.4944
2015 Avg (June) 0.4861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4878 0.4779 0.4848
February 0.4872 0.4770 0.4806
March 0.4900 0.4749 0.4848
April 0.4844 0.4704 0.4756
May 0.4979 0.4805 0.4890
June 0.4991 0.4862 0.4944
July 0.4958 0.4818 0.4885
August 0.4902 0.4796 0.4851
September 0.4835 0.4777 0.4803
October 0.4918 0.4800 0.4868
November 0.4912 0.4795 0.4857
December 0.4973 0.4767 0.4857