2018 ILS to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.6342 DJF

YEARLY LOW

47.1300 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.5136 DJF

2018 ILS to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 52.6342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 47.1300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5042 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.2399 to the December average rate of 47.4268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.6342 was up 1.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.6117, 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 263,171 DJF

2017 Average 248,696 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 235,650 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,521.18 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.7212

46.9455

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to DJF 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 50.4995, compared to 48.5276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.4995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.0113 DJF (High: 52.0567 / Low: 50.0454). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5868 DJF (High: 49.1153 / Low: 48.5285).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0113

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5868

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 1.4754 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 52.2399) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.8343), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4057 (+11.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 52.2399

2017 Avg (January) 46.8343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.6342	51.3760	52.2399
February	52.0567	50.0454	50.7645
March	51.5929	50.4590	51.0853
April	50.5102	49.1657	49.9964
May	50.0117	48.7756	49.5175
June	50.0281	48.6699	49.3935
July	49.1153	48.5285	48.8541
August	49.3538	47.8813	48.5840
September	49.9040	48.9124	49.5770
October	49.1281	47.8130	48.6720
November	48.5471	47.6175	48.0518
December	47.8340	47.1300	47.4268