2018 CAD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8506 ILS

YEARLY LOW

2.6389 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7728 ILS

2018 CAD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 2.8506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.6389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2117 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7520 to the December average rate of 2.7911, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8506 was down 2.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,253 ILS

2017 Average 13,865 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 13,195 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,058.25 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8222

2.6683

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.7543, compared to 2.7914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7543

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1231 ILS (High: 2.8318 / Low: 2.7087). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0543 ILS (High: 2.8341 / Low: 2.7798).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1231

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.8094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8564), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0470 (-1.65%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.8094

2017 Avg (August) 2.8564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7791	2.7239	2.7520
February	2.8318	2.7087	2.7818
March	2.7244	2.6389	2.6812
April	2.8087	2.7169	2.7769
May	2.8172	2.7426	2.7872
June	2.7810	2.7158	2.7469
July	2.8174	2.7460	2.7745
August	2.8506	2.7650	2.8094
September	2.8309	2.7227	2.7574
October	2.8468	2.7796	2.8083
November	2.8341	2.7798	2.8076
December	2.8207	2.7402	2.7911