YEARLY HIGH
0.1728 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1265 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1511 ILS

2017 ETB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0463 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1691 to the December average rate of 0.1279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1728 was down 7.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 864 ILS
2016 Average 879 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 632 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 231.66 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1733
0.1238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1604, compared to 0.1417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0222 ILS (High: 0.1503 / Low: 0.1282). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 ILS (High: 0.1310 / Low: 0.1276).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1691) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1858), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0167 (-8.98%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1691
2016 Avg (January) 0.1858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1728 0.1662 0.1691
February 0.1673 0.1599 0.1642
March 0.1641 0.1581 0.1607
April 0.1612 0.1573 0.1596
May 0.1579 0.1541 0.1561
June 0.1545 0.1505 0.1529
July 0.1551 0.1505 0.1527
August 0.1560 0.1517 0.1543
September 0.1532 0.1486 0.1502
October 0.1503 0.1282 0.1363
November 0.1310 0.1276 0.1288
December 0.1301 0.1265 0.1279