2018 AWG to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0982 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.8930 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0052 ILS

2018 AWG to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 2.0982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.8930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2053 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9107 to the December average rate of 2.0852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0982 was down 2.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,491 ILS

2017 Average 10,017 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 9,465 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,026.27 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1027

1.8932

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.9682, compared to 2.0423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0703 ILS (High: 1.9843 / Low: 1.9140). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 ILS (High: 2.0505 / Low: 2.0252).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0703

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

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 0.0466 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.0852) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1279 (+6.54%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.0852

2017 Avg (December) 1.9573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9418	1.8930	1.9107
February	1.9843	1.9140	1.9534
March	1.9646	1.9225	1.9418
April	2.0129	1.9591	1.9814
May	2.0305	1.9896	2.0062
June	2.0454	1.9905	2.0155
July	2.0505	2.0252	2.0364
August	2.0742	2.0126	2.0445
September	2.0218	1.9788	1.9978
October	2.0677	2.0134	2.0320
November	2.0765	2.0364	2.0579
December	2.0982	2.0673	2.0852