YEARLY HIGH
3.8326 ILS
YEARLY LOW
3.4987 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6747 ILS

2018 CHF to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 3.8326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 3.4987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3339 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5611 to the December average rate of 3.7832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8326 was up 0.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,163 ILS
2017 Average 18,272 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 17,494 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,669.39 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8054
3.5389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 3.6422, compared to 3.7072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1729 ILS (High: 3.6716 / Low: 3.4987). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0518 ILS (High: 3.7310 / Low: 3.6792).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1729
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0518

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0873 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.7441) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0269 (+0.72%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.7441
2017 Avg (February) 3.7172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6716 3.4987 3.5611
February 3.8326 3.6810 3.7441
March 3.7007 3.6203 3.6569
April 3.6907 3.6173 3.6529
May 3.6292 3.5556 3.5979
June 3.6925 3.6007 3.6406
July 3.7043 3.6281 3.6634
August 3.7391 3.6765 3.7060
September 3.7310 3.6792 3.7086
October 3.7151 3.6532 3.6799
November 3.7589 3.6451 3.7022
December 3.8265 3.7273 3.7832