YEARLY HIGH
0.0181 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0163 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0173 ILS

2018 GYD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0165 to the December average rate of 0.0180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0181 was down 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90 ILS
2017 Average 87 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 82 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.80 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0181
0.0164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0169, compared to 0.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0006 ILS (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0172). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ILS (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0175).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0180) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+6.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0180
2017 Avg (December) 0.0169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0168 0.0163 0.0165
February 0.0171 0.0165 0.0169
March 0.0169 0.0166 0.0167
April 0.0173 0.0169 0.0171
May 0.0174 0.0170 0.0172
June 0.0175 0.0170 0.0173
July 0.0178 0.0173 0.0175
August 0.0178 0.0172 0.0175
September 0.0175 0.0171 0.0172
October 0.0178 0.0173 0.0175
November 0.0179 0.0175 0.0177
December 0.0181 0.0177 0.0180