2018 BND to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7180 ILS

YEARLY LOW

2.3545 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5602 ILS

2018 BND to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 2.7180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 2.3545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3635 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5883 to the December average rate of 2.3928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7180 was up 0.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,590 ILS

2017 Average 13,027 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 11,773 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,817.43 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7167

2.3634

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.6224, compared to 2.4980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6224

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3608 ILS (High: 2.7153 / Low: 2.3545). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0365 ILS (High: 2.7087 / Low: 2.6722).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3608

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0365

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1644 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.6558) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0809 (+3.14%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.6558

2017 Avg (May) 2.5749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6118	2.5565	2.5883
February	2.7060	2.6155	2.6503
March	2.6785	2.6040	2.6350
April	2.7087	2.6722	2.6872
May	2.7180	2.4799	2.6558
June	2.7113	2.3761	2.5179
July	2.7143	2.4013	2.5733
August	2.6598	2.3877	2.4341
September	2.6243	2.3607	2.4329
October	2.6901	2.5700	2.5975
November	2.7153	2.3545	2.5572
December	2.7063	2.3611	2.3928