YEARLY HIGH
0.3789 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3508 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3607 CAD

2018 ILS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.3789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.3508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3634 to the December average rate of 0.3583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3789 was down 1.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3833, 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 1,895 CAD
2017 Average 1,805 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,754 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.68 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3747
0.3543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to CAD 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 0.3632, compared to 0.3583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0160 CAD (High: 0.3692 / Low: 0.3531). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 CAD (High: 0.3597 / Low: 0.3528).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3730) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+1.83%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3730
2017 Avg (March) 0.3663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3671 0.3598 0.3634
February 0.3692 0.3531 0.3595
March 0.3789 0.3671 0.3730
April 0.3681 0.3560 0.3601
May 0.3646 0.3550 0.3588
June 0.3682 0.3596 0.3641
July 0.3642 0.3549 0.3604
August 0.3617 0.3508 0.3560
September 0.3673 0.3532 0.3627
October 0.3598 0.3513 0.3561
November 0.3597 0.3528 0.3562
December 0.3649 0.3545 0.3583