YEARLY HIGH
0.3169 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.2731 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2921 ILS

2015 SCR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.3169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.2731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2836 to the December average rate of 0.3032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3169 was up 8.09% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,585 ILS
2014 Average 1,407 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,365 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.19 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3058
0.2753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2867, compared to 0.2976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0272 ILS (High: 0.3169 / Low: 0.2897). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 ILS (High: 0.2929 / Low: 0.2841).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.3032) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2811), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0221 (+7.87%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.3032
2014 Avg (December) 0.2811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2984 0.2759 0.2836
February 0.2866 0.2731 0.2779
March 0.3009 0.2836 0.2919
April 0.2960 0.2836 0.2900
May 0.2929 0.2841 0.2878
June 0.2952 0.2816 0.2887
July 0.2948 0.2833 0.2890
August 0.3071 0.2850 0.2933
September 0.3097 0.2884 0.2999
October 0.3059 0.2863 0.2970
November 0.3104 0.2914 0.3032
December 0.3169 0.2897 0.3032