2018 AUD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8077 ILS

YEARLY LOW

2.5474 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6850 ILS

2018 AUD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 2.8077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 2.5474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2603 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7212 to the December average rate of 2.6875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8077 was down 2.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,038 ILS

2017 Average 13,789 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 12,737 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,301.30 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7689

2.5689

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.7134, compared to 2.6565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7134

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1433 ILS (High: 2.7376 / Low: 2.5943). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 ILS (High: 2.7214 / Low: 2.6805).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1433

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0996 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.7523) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8547), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1024 (-3.59%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.7523

2017 Avg (February) 2.8547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7690	2.6865	2.7212
February	2.8077	2.6991	2.7523
March	2.7134	2.6678	2.6884
April	2.7444	2.6915	2.7171
May	2.7251	2.6740	2.7010
June	2.7381	2.6679	2.7002
July	2.7214	2.6805	2.6977
August	2.7376	2.5943	2.6852
September	2.6298	2.5474	2.5856
October	2.6366	2.5576	2.5975
November	2.7250	2.6499	2.6857
December	2.7499	2.6323	2.6875