YEARLY HIGH
0.0363 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0322 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0340 ILS

2017 XPF to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.0322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0339 to the December average rate of 0.0347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0363 was down 1.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 181 ILS
2016 Average 178 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 161 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.57 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0360
0.0323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0331, compared to 0.0348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0041 ILS (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0322). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ILS (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0346).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0332) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0363), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-8.54%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0332
2016 Avg (February) 0.0363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0341 0.0336 0.0339
February 0.0363 0.0322 0.0332
March 0.0330 0.0323 0.0326
April 0.0332 0.0323 0.0326
May 0.0336 0.0327 0.0332
June 0.0334 0.0328 0.0331
July 0.0353 0.0332 0.0342
August 0.0359 0.0352 0.0357
September 0.0357 0.0348 0.0353
October 0.0350 0.0343 0.0346
November 0.0351 0.0341 0.0346
December 0.0350 0.0346 0.0347