YEARLY HIGH
0.5990 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.5609 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5794 FJD

2018 ILS to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.5990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.5609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0382 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5907 to the December average rate of 0.5655, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5990 was up 0.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5971, 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 2,995 FJD
2017 Average 2,864 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 2,804 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190.81 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5941
0.5629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to FJD 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 0.5811, compared to 0.5778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0201 FJD (High: 0.5832 / Low: 0.5631). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 FJD (High: 0.5821 / Low: 0.5722).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5907) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0450 (+8.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5907
2017 Avg (January) 0.5457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5990 0.5830 0.5907
February 0.5825 0.5669 0.5770
March 0.5914 0.5798 0.5857
April 0.5821 0.5722 0.5768
May 0.5844 0.5693 0.5796
June 0.5841 0.5710 0.5767
July 0.5821 0.5701 0.5759
August 0.5851 0.5674 0.5759
September 0.5985 0.5848 0.5915
October 0.5945 0.5763 0.5864
November 0.5832 0.5631 0.5716
December 0.5726 0.5609 0.5655