2018 ILS to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5011 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.4507 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4733 AZN

2018 ILS to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.5011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.4507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0504 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4948 to the December average rate of 0.4536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5011 was down 3.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5172, 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 2,505 AZN

2017 Average 2,391 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 2,253 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.04 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4989

0.4494

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to AZN 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 0.4825, compared to 0.4641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4825

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0194 AZN (High: 0.4959 / Low: 0.4764). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 AZN (High: 0.4697 / Low: 0.4642).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4948) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+1.80%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4948

2017 Avg (January) 0.4860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5011	0.4891	0.4948
February	0.4959	0.4764	0.4829
March	0.4924	0.4853	0.4892
April	0.4861	0.4732	0.4811
May	0.4783	0.4694	0.4745
June	0.4785	0.4654	0.4723
July	0.4697	0.4642	0.4674
August	0.4719	0.4578	0.4646
September	0.4773	0.4677	0.4740
October	0.4698	0.4573	0.4655
November	0.4643	0.4554	0.4596
December	0.4575	0.4507	0.4536