2018 ETB to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1350 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.1230 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1299 ILS

2018 ETB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1246 to the December average rate of 0.1331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1350 was down 21.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 675 ILS

2017 Average 755 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 615 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.77 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1340

0.1238

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1280, compared to 0.1318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1280

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0047 ILS (High: 0.1343 / Low: 0.1296). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ILS (High: 0.1317 / Low: 0.1294).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1331) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+4.05%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1331

2017 Avg (December) 0.1279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1270	0.1230	0.1246
February	0.1290	0.1244	0.1272
March	0.1277	0.1246	0.1260
April	0.1307	0.1275	0.1288
May	0.1317	0.1294	0.1304
June	0.1328	0.1288	0.1308
July	0.1334	0.1310	0.1321
August	0.1346	0.1305	0.1326
September	0.1311	0.1277	0.1296
October	0.1343	0.1296	0.1312
November	0.1338	0.1309	0.1323
December	0.1350	0.1321	0.1331