YEARLY HIGH
0.9975 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.4846 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6683 ILS

2016 SRD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.9975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.4846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5129 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9888 to the December average rate of 0.5204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9975 was down 19.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,988 ILS
2015 Average 5,838 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 2,423 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,564.47 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0375
0.4536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.8102, compared to 0.5265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0944 ILS (High: 0.6879 / Low: 0.5934). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 ILS (High: 0.5266 / Low: 0.5152).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0944
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2584 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.9888) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1966), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2078 (-17.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.9888
2015 Avg (January) 1.1966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9975 0.9742 0.9888
February 0.9923 0.9704 0.9781
March 0.9799 0.9465 0.9685
April 0.7470 0.6578 0.7101
May 0.6879 0.5934 0.6561
June 0.5996 0.5465 0.5593
July 0.5513 0.5361 0.5459
August 0.5417 0.5134 0.5283
September 0.5241 0.4846 0.5023
October 0.5625 0.4915 0.5295
November 0.5493 0.5269 0.5328
December 0.5266 0.5152 0.5204