YEARLY HIGH
0.0065 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0059 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0062 ILS

2017 XAF to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0062 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0065 was down 2.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 ILS
2016 Average 32 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 29 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.27 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0065
0.0059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0060, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 ILS (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0061).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0065) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.27%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0065
2016 Avg (August) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062
February 0.0062 0.0059 0.0060
March 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
April 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
May 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
June 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
July 0.0064 0.0061 0.0062
August 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
September 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
October 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
November 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
December 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063