YEARLY HIGH
460.5321 CDF
YEARLY LOW
298.7138 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
406.1281 CDF

2017 ILS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 460.5321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 298.7138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 161.8183 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 318.2086 to the December average rate of 450.8022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 460.5321 was up 47.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 312.6237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,302,660 CDF
2016 Average 1,261,513 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,493,569 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 809,091.46 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

464.0616
304.9493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to CDF 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 367.8772, compared to 444.3790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.5018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 367.8772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 444.3790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 36.8322 CDF (High: 335.5460 / Low: 298.7138). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3417 CDF (High: 450.3706 / Low: 442.0289).

January Spread (Volatile) ±36.8322
October Spread (Stable) ±8.3417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4600 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 442.3241) against the same month in 2016 (average: 257.3182), the exchange rate shifted by +185.0059 (+71.90%).

2017 Avg (August) 442.3241
2016 Avg (August) 257.3182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 335.5460 298.7138 318.2086
February 359.5347 329.3143 341.8757
March 373.9782 353.7870 364.0334
April 388.1152 369.2583 377.4556
May 403.9583 387.9161 393.8931
June 426.1112 402.3431 411.7969
July 456.7616 424.4725 438.1587
August 460.5321 429.4318 442.3241
September 446.5691 434.1344 441.8641
October 450.3706 442.0289 446.4320
November 451.0854 441.0920 446.6930
December 458.9785 443.6098 450.8022