YEARLY HIGH
0.0209 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0146 ILS

2018 AOA to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0192 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0209 was down 10.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105 ILS
2017 Average 108 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 59 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.62 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0199
0.0112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0164, compared to 0.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0045 ILS (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0165). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ILS (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0118).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0192) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-16.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0192
2017 Avg (January) 0.0230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0209 0.0165 0.0192
February 0.0170 0.0163 0.0167
March 0.0165 0.0160 0.0162
April 0.0165 0.0159 0.0162
May 0.0161 0.0149 0.0154
June 0.0152 0.0147 0.0149
July 0.0148 0.0142 0.0144
August 0.0143 0.0131 0.0138
September 0.0131 0.0123 0.0126
October 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121
November 0.0120 0.0118 0.0120
December 0.0122 0.0120 0.0122