YEARLY HIGH
0.2441 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2263 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2357 EUR

2018 ILS to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.2263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2396 to the December average rate of 0.2342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2441 was down 5.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2595, 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 1,220 EUR
2017 Average 1,232 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,131 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.92 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2406
0.2293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to EUR 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 0.2348, compared to 0.2366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0107 EUR (High: 0.2411 / Low: 0.2305). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 EUR (High: 0.2393 / Low: 0.2366).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2396) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2465), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-2.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2396
2017 Avg (January) 0.2465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2441 0.2355 0.2396
February 0.2359 0.2263 0.2316
March 0.2359 0.2295 0.2339
April 0.2318 0.2286 0.2302
May 0.2411 0.2305 0.2358
June 0.2409 0.2337 0.2376
July 0.2362 0.2332 0.2348
August 0.2395 0.2334 0.2365
September 0.2410 0.2366 0.2389
October 0.2393 0.2366 0.2380
November 0.2412 0.2346 0.2375
December 0.2374 0.2316 0.2342