2017 XDR to ILS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 XDR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the XDR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 5.1909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 4.8535.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3375 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1567 to the December average rate of 4.9550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1909 was down 5.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.4933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
XDR to ILS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.9894, compared to 4.9841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1931 ILS (High: 5.1299 / Low: 4.9368). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0644 ILS (High: 4.9178 / Low: 4.8535).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1104 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.1567) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.4559), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2992 (-5.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1909 | 5.1065 | 5.1567 |
| February | 5.1299 | 4.9368 | 5.0463 |
| March | 4.9798 | 4.8978 | 4.9486 |
| April | 5.0117 | 4.9264 | 4.9655 |
| May | 4.9743 | 4.8948 | 4.9368 |
| June | 4.9178 | 4.8535 | 4.8826 |
| July | 5.0171 | 4.8538 | 4.9509 |
| August | 5.1392 | 5.0277 | 5.0806 |
| September | 5.0768 | 4.9700 | 5.0166 |
| October | 4.9970 | 4.9152 | 4.9484 |
| November | 4.9883 | 4.9130 | 4.9532 |
| December | 5.0093 | 4.9209 | 4.9550 |