2017 SOS to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0067 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0059 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0062 ILS

2017 SOS to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0067 was down 3.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0070, 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 34 ILS

2016 Average 32 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 30 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.13 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0067

0.0060

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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 0.0063, compared to 0.0061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0063

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 ILS (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0062).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0066) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.54%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0066

2016 Avg (January) 0.0064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0067	0.0065	0.0066
February	0.0065	0.0063	0.0064
March	0.0064	0.0062	0.0063
April	0.0064	0.0062	0.0063
May	0.0063	0.0060	0.0062
June	0.0062	0.0060	0.0061
July	0.0062	0.0060	0.0061
August	0.0063	0.0061	0.0062
September	0.0062	0.0060	0.0061
October	0.0061	0.0060	0.0061
November	0.0062	0.0059	0.0061
December	0.0061	0.0059	0.0060