YEARLY HIGH
1.0285 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.9232 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9786 ILS

2018 AED to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1.0285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.9232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1054 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9314 to the December average rate of 1.0220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0285 was down 2.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,143 ILS
2017 Average 4,896 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 4,616 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.98 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0310
0.9223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 0.9581, compared to 0.9990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0320 ILS (High: 0.9654 / Low: 0.9334). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 ILS (High: 0.9986 / Low: 0.9868).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.0220) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0690 (+7.24%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.0220
2017 Avg (December) 0.9530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9464 0.9232 0.9314
February 0.9654 0.9334 0.9524
March 0.9551 0.9343 0.9437
April 0.9796 0.9535 0.9633
May 0.9874 0.9690 0.9768
June 0.9959 0.9686 0.9813
July 0.9986 0.9868 0.9917
August 1.0124 0.9822 0.9977
September 0.9911 0.9711 0.9780
October 1.0135 0.9867 0.9959
November 1.0178 0.9982 1.0086
December 1.0285 1.0131 1.0220