YEARLY HIGH
0.0181 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0067 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0130 ILS

2017 SYP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 0.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -61.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0181 was down 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91 ILS
2016 Average 88 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 34 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.94 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0189
0.0057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0171, compared to 0.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0100 ILS (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0069). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0068).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0178) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0179), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0178
2016 Avg (January) 0.0179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0181 0.0176 0.0178
February 0.0176 0.0170 0.0174
March 0.0172 0.0169 0.0170
April 0.0171 0.0169 0.0170
May 0.0169 0.0165 0.0167
June 0.0166 0.0163 0.0165
July 0.0167 0.0163 0.0165
August 0.0169 0.0069 0.0098
September 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
October 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068
November 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068
December 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068