2017 SCR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2959 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.2474 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2650 ILS

2017 SCR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0484 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2853 to the December average rate of 0.2513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2959 was down 4.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3095, 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 1,479 ILS

2016 Average 1,447 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,237 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.21 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2887

0.2479

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 0.2719, compared to 0.2581 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) 0.2719

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0183 ILS (High: 0.2832 / Low: 0.2649). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 ILS (High: 0.2698 / Low: 0.2602).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

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 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2853) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0166 (-5.50%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2853

2016 Avg (January) 0.3019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2959	0.2786	0.2853
February	0.2844	0.2710	0.2769
March	0.2832	0.2649	0.2714
April	0.2807	0.2660	0.2707
May	0.2698	0.2602	0.2651
June	0.2681	0.2536	0.2621
July	0.2691	0.2557	0.2621
August	0.2730	0.2607	0.2652
September	0.2645	0.2549	0.2591
October	0.2640	0.2512	0.2563
November	0.2658	0.2491	0.2546
December	0.2614	0.2474	0.2513