2018 HTG to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0564 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0483 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0533 ILS

2018 HTG to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.0564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0530 to the December average rate of 0.0494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0564 was down 5.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0597, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 282 ILS

2017 Average 277 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 242 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.53 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0561

0.0487

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0544, compared to 0.0522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0544

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0035 ILS (High: 0.0557 / Low: 0.0523). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ILS (High: 0.0543 / Low: 0.0534).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0555) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+6.28%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0555

2017 Avg (May) 0.0522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0545	0.0521	0.0530
February	0.0553	0.0534	0.0545
March	0.0543	0.0534	0.0538
April	0.0557	0.0541	0.0546
May	0.0564	0.0546	0.0555
June	0.0556	0.0541	0.0548
July	0.0559	0.0537	0.0549
August	0.0557	0.0523	0.0544
September	0.0523	0.0514	0.0518
October	0.0523	0.0511	0.0517
November	0.0518	0.0504	0.0510
December	0.0506	0.0483	0.0494