YEARLY HIGH
0.6517 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.5828 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6230 ILS

2016 SDG to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.6517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.5828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0689 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6454 to the December average rate of 0.5901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6517 was down 6.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,258 ILS
2015 Average 3,232 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 2,914 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.54 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6509
0.5846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.6331, compared to 0.6130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0307 ILS (High: 0.6292 / Low: 0.5985). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 ILS (High: 0.6241 / Low: 0.6143).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6454) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6735), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0282 (-4.18%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6454
2015 Avg (January) 0.6735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6517 0.6304 0.6454
February 0.6488 0.6355 0.6402
March 0.6418 0.6167 0.6340
April 0.6241 0.6143 0.6185
May 0.6383 0.6142 0.6261
June 0.6411 0.6281 0.6343
July 0.6397 0.6276 0.6339
August 0.6318 0.6188 0.6245
September 0.6227 0.6123 0.6184
October 0.6292 0.5985 0.6169
November 0.6000 0.5876 0.5944
December 0.5970 0.5828 0.5901