YEARLY HIGH
0.0142 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0128 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0133 ILS

2018 HUF to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0135 to the December average rate of 0.0132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0142 was up 0.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,201 ILS
2017 Average 13,136 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 12,756 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,444.98 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0140
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.0136, compared to 0.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 ILS (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0129). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ILS (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0129).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0139) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+7.90%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0139
2017 Avg (February) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0137 0.0132 0.0135
February 0.0142 0.0135 0.0139
March 0.0139 0.0135 0.0137
April 0.0141 0.0138 0.0139
May 0.0138 0.0129 0.0134
June 0.0132 0.0129 0.0130
July 0.0134 0.0129 0.0131
August 0.0134 0.0128 0.0131
September 0.0131 0.0128 0.0129
October 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
November 0.0133 0.0129 0.0131
December 0.0134 0.0130 0.0132