2018 ILS to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.3537 GMD

YEARLY LOW

12.8719 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.3850 GMD

2018 ILS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 14.3537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 12.8719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4818 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0320 to the December average rate of 13.1782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.3537 was up 4.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.7582, 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 71,769 GMD

2017 Average 63,774 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 64,359 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,409.23 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.1257

13.0009

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GMD 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 13.4674, compared to 13.3027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.6494 GMD (High: 13.9775 / Low: 13.3281). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2378 GMD (High: 13.3008 / Low: 13.0630).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6494

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.4983 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.0320) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.4114), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6206 (+22.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 14.0320

2017 Avg (January) 11.4114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.3537	13.7129	14.0320
February	13.9775	13.3281	13.5336
March	13.7630	13.5091	13.6498
April	13.5260	13.1023	13.3477
May	13.2503	13.0004	13.1469
June	13.2546	12.8854	13.0946
July	13.2428	12.8719	13.0955
August	13.3149	12.9317	13.1270
September	13.7165	13.2812	13.5127
October	13.6673	13.2829	13.5281
November	13.5100	13.2441	13.3746
December	13.3008	13.0630	13.1782