YEARLY HIGH
1.9208 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.7542 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8401 CNY

2018 ILS to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 1.9208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.7542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1667 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8785 to the December average rate of 1.8362, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9208 was down 1.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9444, 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 9,604 CNY
2017 Average 9,397 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 8,771 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 833.37 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9217
1.7625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to CNY 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 1.8101, compared to 1.8702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0623 CNY (High: 1.9014 / Low: 1.8392). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 CNY (High: 1.9208 / Low: 1.8870).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0623
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0709 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.9084) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0480 (+2.58%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.9084
2017 Avg (September) 1.8605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9014 1.8392 1.8785
February 1.8375 1.7826 1.8076
March 1.8442 1.7934 1.8243
April 1.7940 1.7601 1.7804
May 1.7992 1.7542 1.7758
June 1.8118 1.7687 1.7942
July 1.8660 1.8101 1.8437
August 1.8960 1.8424 1.8682
September 1.9208 1.8870 1.9084
October 1.9100 1.8738 1.8918
November 1.8942 1.8542 1.8727
December 1.8701 1.8207 1.8362