2018 AZN to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2190 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.9958 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1143 ILS

2018 AZN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 2.2190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.9958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2232 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0213 to the December average rate of 2.2049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2190 was up 0.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,095 ILS

2017 Average 10,460 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 9,979 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,116.18 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2232

2.0029

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.0733, compared to 2.1553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0823 ILS (High: 2.0990 / Low: 2.0167). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 ILS (High: 2.1544 / Low: 2.1290).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0823

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

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 0.0427 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.2049) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1424 (+6.90%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.2049

2017 Avg (December) 2.0624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0446	1.9958	2.0213
February	2.0990	2.0167	2.0709
March	2.0605	2.0308	2.0443
April	2.1134	2.0572	2.0787
May	2.1303	2.0906	2.1074
June	2.1486	2.0899	2.1174
July	2.1544	2.1290	2.1396
August	2.1842	2.1190	2.1526
September	2.1381	2.0951	2.1100
October	2.1867	2.1288	2.1486
November	2.1960	2.1536	2.1761
December	2.2190	2.1857	2.2049