YEARLY HIGH
1.7829 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.6694 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7262 ILS

2018 FJD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1.7829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.6694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1136 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6930 to the December average rate of 1.7683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7829 was down 3.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,915 ILS
2017 Average 8,734 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 8,347 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 567.91 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7760
1.6830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.7211, compared to 1.7312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0612 ILS (High: 1.7760 / Low: 1.7148). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 ILS (High: 1.7475 / Low: 1.7179).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0612
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0459 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.7683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0732 (+4.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.7683
2017 Avg (December) 1.6951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7153 1.6694 1.6930
February 1.7641 1.7168 1.7332
March 1.7248 1.6909 1.7073
April 1.7475 1.7179 1.7338
May 1.7565 1.7111 1.7253
June 1.7513 1.7120 1.7340
July 1.7542 1.7180 1.7365
August 1.7625 1.7092 1.7366
September 1.7099 1.6708 1.6907
October 1.7352 1.6820 1.7055
November 1.7760 1.7148 1.7497
December 1.7829 1.7464 1.7683