YEARLY HIGH
1.1794 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9112 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0149 BRL

2018 ILS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 1.1794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.9112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2682 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9377 to the December average rate of 1.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1794 was up 22.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9597, 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 5,897 BRL
2017 Average 4,442 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,556 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,340.90 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1621
0.9072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BRL 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 0.9726, compared to 1.0573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1460 BRL (High: 1.1496 / Low: 1.0036). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 BRL (High: 0.9538 / Low: 0.9277).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1460
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1131 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.1409) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2540 (+28.64%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.1409
2017 Avg (September) 0.8869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9530 0.9224 0.9377
February 0.9432 0.9112 0.9284
March 0.9538 0.9277 0.9461
April 0.9748 0.9391 0.9630
May 1.0455 0.9716 1.0123
June 1.0922 1.0286 1.0479
July 1.0807 1.0151 1.0485
August 1.1496 1.0036 1.0705
September 1.1794 1.1126 1.1409
October 1.1048 0.9833 1.0278
November 1.0617 0.9987 1.0196
December 1.0470 1.0195 1.0365