YEARLY HIGH
0.2688 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2483 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2566 CHF

2016 ILS to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.2688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 18, dropping to 0.2483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2550 to the December average rate of 0.2662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2688 was up 1.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2654, 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 1,344 CHF
2015 Average 1,239 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,242 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.46 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2677
0.2497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to CHF 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 0.2544, compared to 0.2589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0097 CHF (High: 0.2650 / Low: 0.2554). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 CHF (High: 0.2594 / Low: 0.2567).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2662) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+3.79%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2662
2015 Avg (December) 0.2564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2583 0.2522 0.2550
February 0.2579 0.2503 0.2539
March 0.2566 0.2514 0.2540
April 0.2597 0.2513 0.2556
May 0.2586 0.2528 0.2567
June 0.2569 0.2483 0.2512
July 0.2580 0.2515 0.2545
August 0.2601 0.2534 0.2560
September 0.2607 0.2573 0.2589
October 0.2594 0.2567 0.2583
November 0.2650 0.2554 0.2594
December 0.2688 0.2642 0.2662