2017 SBD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4906 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.4418 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4606 ILS

2017 SBD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.4906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.4418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0488 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4857 to the December average rate of 0.4502, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4906 was down 1.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4991, 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 2,453 ILS

2016 Average 2,426 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 2,209 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.82 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4895

0.4444

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 0.4675, compared to 0.4537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4675

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0167 ILS (High: 0.4598 / Low: 0.4431). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 ILS (High: 0.4527 / Low: 0.4469).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4857) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4848), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4857

2016 Avg (January) 0.4848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4906	0.4821	0.4857
February	0.4854	0.4688	0.4785
March	0.4761	0.4645	0.4702
April	0.4704	0.4618	0.4666
May	0.4613	0.4475	0.4557
June	0.4525	0.4431	0.4482
July	0.4598	0.4431	0.4534
August	0.4745	0.4581	0.4650
September	0.4630	0.4493	0.4548
October	0.4527	0.4469	0.4495
November	0.4549	0.4418	0.4493
December	0.4561	0.4452	0.4502