YEARLY HIGH
1.4296 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.2817 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3312 ILS

2017 XCD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.4296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.2817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1480 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4120 to the December average rate of 1.2952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4296 was down 3.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,148 ILS
2016 Average 7,106 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 6,408 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 739.81 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4237
1.2835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.3544, compared to 1.3079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0470 ILS (High: 1.3963 / Low: 1.3492). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 ILS (High: 1.3083 / Low: 1.2906).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0470
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.4120) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4616), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0496 (-3.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.4120
2016 Avg (January) 1.4616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4296 1.3948 1.4120
February 1.3963 1.3492 1.3777
March 1.3680 1.3373 1.3519
April 1.3582 1.3398 1.3499
May 1.3393 1.3088 1.3285
June 1.3141 1.2908 1.3063
July 1.3245 1.2908 1.3129
August 1.3449 1.3176 1.3322
September 1.3254 1.2926 1.3064
October 1.3083 1.2906 1.2992
November 1.3132 1.2928 1.3016
December 1.3136 1.2817 1.2952