2018 ILS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.2398 AFN

YEARLY LOW

17.2507 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.1404 AFN

2018 ILS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 21.2398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 17.2507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9891 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4012 to the December average rate of 20.1381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.2398 was up 5.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.1179, 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 106,199 AFN

2017 Average 94,531 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 86,253 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,945.61 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.9879

19.6699

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to AFN 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 19.9623, compared to 20.3185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.9623

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.3598 AFN (High: 20.6105 / Low: 17.2507). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4287 AFN (High: 19.9768 / Low: 19.5481).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3598

April Spread (Stable) ±0.4287

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5736 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 20.8780) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.4209), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4571 (+7.50%).

2018 Avg (September) 20.8780

2017 Avg (September) 19.4209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.6787	20.0070	20.4012
February	20.2613	19.5138	19.8276
March	20.2664	19.7738	20.0399
April	19.9768	19.5481	19.7797
May	20.1845	19.3983	19.8123
June	20.1661	19.6697	19.9130
July	20.3137	19.6348	20.0051
August	20.3687	19.4892	19.8480
September	21.2398	20.3607	20.8780
October	20.9605	20.1727	20.7069
November	20.6105	17.2507	20.3350
December	20.3947	19.7707	20.1381