2018 ILS to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.4080 DOP

YEARLY LOW

13.3377 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.8041 DOP

2018 ILS to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 14.4080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 13.3377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0702 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1758 to the December average rate of 13.4234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.4080 was up 3.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.9676, 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 72,040 DOP

2017 Average 65,851 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 66,689 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,351.23 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3260

13.3414

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to DOP 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 13.9897, compared to 13.6185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9897

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.4913 DOP (High: 13.8831 / Low: 13.3918). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1851 DOP (High: 13.5229 / Low: 13.3377).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4913

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1851

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2628 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 14.2440) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.8895), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3545 (+10.51%).

2018 Avg (March) 14.2440

2017 Avg (March) 12.8895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.3071	13.8917	14.1758
February	14.1954	13.7874	13.9857
March	14.4080	14.1073	14.2440
April	14.1283	13.7731	13.9856
May	13.9010	13.6435	13.8049
June	13.9857	13.5265	13.7423
July	13.6952	13.4840	13.6277
August	13.8831	13.3918	13.5996
September	14.0161	13.7177	13.9157
October	13.7961	13.4461	13.6528
November	13.6108	13.3502	13.4920
December	13.5229	13.3377	13.4234