YEARLY HIGH
0.0070 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0061 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 ILS

2016 SOS to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.0061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0064 to the December average rate of 0.0067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0070 was up 8.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35 ILS
2015 Average 29 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 31 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.28 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0067
0.0061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0064, compared to 0.0066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 ILS (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0064).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0067) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+6.33%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0067
2015 Avg (November) 0.0063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064
February 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
March 0.0064 0.0061 0.0063
April 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
May 0.0065 0.0062 0.0063
June 0.0067 0.0064 0.0066
July 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
August 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
September 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
October 0.0067 0.0064 0.0066
November 0.0070 0.0066 0.0067
December 0.0069 0.0065 0.0067