YEARLY HIGH
0.3926 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3562 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3726 AUD

2018 ILS to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.3926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.3562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0364 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3675 to the December average rate of 0.3721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3926 was up 2.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3815, 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 1,963 AUD
2017 Average 1,814 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,781 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.94 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3891
0.3610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to AUD 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 0.3686, compared to 0.3766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0202 AUD (High: 0.3855 / Low: 0.3653). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 AUD (High: 0.3731 / Low: 0.3675).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3868) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0314 (+8.83%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3868
2017 Avg (September) 0.3554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3722 0.3611 0.3675
February 0.3705 0.3562 0.3634
March 0.3748 0.3685 0.3720
April 0.3715 0.3644 0.3680
May 0.3740 0.3670 0.3702
June 0.3748 0.3652 0.3704
July 0.3731 0.3675 0.3707
August 0.3855 0.3653 0.3725
September 0.3926 0.3803 0.3868
October 0.3910 0.3793 0.3850
November 0.3774 0.3670 0.3724
December 0.3799 0.3637 0.3721