YEARLY HIGH
2.0241 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.6639 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8458 SDG

2017 ILS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.0241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.6639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3602 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6864 to the December average rate of 1.9228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0241 was up 17.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7159, 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 10,120 SDG
2016 Average 8,031 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 8,319 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,800.99 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9465
1.6627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SDG 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 1.8001, compared to 1.8915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1374 SDG (High: 2.0241 / Low: 1.8867). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 SDG (High: 1.9158 / Low: 1.8881).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1374
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.9228) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6946), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2282 (+13.47%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.9228
2016 Avg (December) 1.6946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7052 1.6639 1.6864
February 1.8093 1.7029 1.7315
March 1.8504 1.7239 1.8003
April 1.8507 1.8150 1.8323
May 1.8830 1.8398 1.8596
June 1.9103 1.8755 1.8907
July 1.9103 1.8583 1.8798
August 1.8761 1.8319 1.8528
September 1.9142 1.8685 1.8930
October 1.9158 1.8881 1.9025
November 1.9120 1.8772 1.8981
December 2.0241 1.8867 1.9228