YEARLY HIGH
0.2858 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2609 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2722 CHF

2018 ILS to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.2858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.2609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2809 to the December average rate of 0.2643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2858 was up 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2856, 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 1,429 CHF
2017 Average 1,369 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,305 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.49 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2825
0.2627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to CHF 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 0.2746, compared to 0.2698 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) 0.2746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0135 CHF (High: 0.2858 / Low: 0.2724). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 CHF (High: 0.2718 / Low: 0.2680).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2809) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0167 (+6.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2809
2017 Avg (January) 0.2641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2858 0.2724 0.2809
February 0.2717 0.2609 0.2671
March 0.2762 0.2702 0.2735
April 0.2764 0.2710 0.2738
May 0.2812 0.2755 0.2779
June 0.2777 0.2708 0.2747
July 0.2756 0.2700 0.2730
August 0.2720 0.2674 0.2698
September 0.2718 0.2680 0.2696
October 0.2737 0.2692 0.2718
November 0.2743 0.2660 0.2701
December 0.2683 0.2613 0.2643