2017 SZL to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2918 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.2441 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2705 ILS

2017 SZL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.2918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.2441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2817 to the December average rate of 0.2666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2918 was up 1.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,459 ILS

2016 Average 1,309 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,220 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.81 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2863

0.2459

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2771, compared to 0.2639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2771

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0291 ILS (High: 0.2830 / Low: 0.2539). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 ILS (High: 0.2854 / Low: 0.2782).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2830) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+12.51%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2830

2016 Avg (March) 0.2515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2852	0.2775	0.2817
February	0.2854	0.2782	0.2820
March	0.2918	0.2708	0.2830
April	0.2825	0.2622	0.2710
May	0.2776	0.2637	0.2710
June	0.2792	0.2674	0.2742
July	0.2771	0.2625	0.2702
August	0.2760	0.2671	0.2720
September	0.2771	0.2609	0.2687
October	0.2622	0.2487	0.2565
November	0.2564	0.2441	0.2493
December	0.2830	0.2539	0.2666