YEARLY HIGH
0.0066 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0059 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0062 ILS

2018 CRC to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0060 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0066 was down 6.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 ILS
2017 Average 32 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 29 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.42 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0065
0.0060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0062, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 ILS (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0059). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0064).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0065) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.30%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0065
2017 Avg (August) 0.0062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0062 0.0060 0.0060
February 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
March 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
April 0.0064 0.0062 0.0062
May 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
June 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
July 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
August 0.0066 0.0063 0.0065
September 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
October 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
November 0.0062 0.0059 0.0061
December 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063