YEARLY HIGH
1.0832 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.9722 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0227 AED

2018 ILS to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.0832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.9722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1110 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0737 to the December average rate of 0.9785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0832 was up 2.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,416 AED
2017 Average 5,109 AED
Yearly Trough Low 4,861 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 555.00 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0832
0.9690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to AED 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 1.0441, compared to 1.0012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0356 AED (High: 1.0714 / Low: 1.0358). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 AED (High: 1.0134 / Low: 1.0014).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0737) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1111 (+11.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0737
2017 Avg (January) 0.9626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0832 1.0567 1.0737
February 1.0714 1.0358 1.0501
March 1.0703 1.0470 1.0597
April 1.0487 1.0208 1.0382
May 1.0320 1.0128 1.0238
June 1.0324 1.0041 1.0192
July 1.0134 1.0014 1.0084
August 1.0182 0.9878 1.0023
September 1.0298 1.0090 1.0225
October 1.0135 0.9867 1.0042
November 1.0018 0.9825 0.9915
December 0.9871 0.9722 0.9785