YEARLY HIGH
0.2062 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1828 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1952 ILS

2017 MDL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.2062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.1828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1902 to the December average rate of 0.2038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2062 was up 4.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,031 ILS
2016 Average 965 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 914 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.94 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2056
0.1838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1898, compared to 0.2007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0086 ILS (High: 0.1963 / Low: 0.1877). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 ILS (High: 0.1955 / Low: 0.1925).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2038) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+6.99%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2038
2016 Avg (December) 0.1905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1930 0.1886 0.1902
February 0.1898 0.1828 0.1867
March 0.1879 0.1835 0.1856
April 0.1912 0.1863 0.1888
May 0.1963 0.1877 0.1936
June 0.1955 0.1925 0.1939
July 0.1979 0.1930 0.1960
August 0.2033 0.1980 0.2015
September 0.2016 0.1974 0.1998
October 0.2046 0.1993 0.2016
November 0.2045 0.1997 0.2013
December 0.2062 0.2023 0.2038