2018 HKD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4829 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.4337 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4586 ILS

2018 HKD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.4829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.4337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0492 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4375 to the December average rate of 0.4799, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4829 was down 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,073 ILS

2017 Average 11,540 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 10,843 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,230.14 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4841

0.4333

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.4490, compared to 0.4682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4490

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0149 ILS (High: 0.4533 / Low: 0.4384). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 ILS (High: 0.4675 / Low: 0.4618).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4799) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0319 (+7.11%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4799

2017 Avg (December) 0.4480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4448	0.4337	0.4375
February	0.4533	0.4384	0.4473
March	0.4471	0.4377	0.4420
April	0.4584	0.4462	0.4508
May	0.4620	0.4537	0.4571
June	0.4661	0.4535	0.4593
July	0.4675	0.4618	0.4642
August	0.4737	0.4596	0.4669
September	0.4650	0.4545	0.4583
October	0.4747	0.4625	0.4667
November	0.4775	0.4683	0.4732
December	0.4829	0.4756	0.4799