YEARLY HIGH
32.5200 ALL
YEARLY LOW
28.4820 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.0812 ALL

2018 ILS to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 32.5200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 28.4820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0380 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.9998 to the December average rate of 28.9093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.5200 was down 7.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.1717, 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 162,600 ALL
2017 Average 165,307 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 142,410 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,190.12 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.3089
28.6002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to ALL 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 30.5199, compared to 29.6426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.5199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.6426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.2544 ALL (High: 31.2420 / Low: 29.9877). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4419 ALL (High: 29.7702 / Low: 29.3284).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2544
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2699 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 31.9998) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.6134), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6136 (-4.80%).

2018 Avg (January) 31.9998
2017 Avg (January) 33.6134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.5200 31.3485 31.9998
February 31.2420 29.9877 30.7299
March 31.2457 30.0952 30.6955
April 30.3473 29.4108 29.7805
May 30.5198 29.3313 29.9349
June 30.4224 29.4774 29.9786
July 29.7702 29.3284 29.5968
August 30.2110 29.2907 29.7248
September 30.5410 29.9161 30.2312
October 30.0741 29.4735 29.7991
November 29.9903 29.2108 29.5944
December 29.4957 28.4820 28.9093