YEARLY HIGH
2655.2988 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2408.9632 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2519.5274 GNF

2018 ILS to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2655.2988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 2408.9632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 246.3355 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2633.2913 to the December average rate of 2438.9355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2655.2988 was up 1.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 2605.3266, 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 13,276,494 GNF
2017 Average 12,686,600 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 12,044,816 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,231,677.73 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2652.7269
2419.4999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GNF 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 2562.7046, compared to 2476.3501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 86.3545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2562.7046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2476.3501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 87.7128 GNF (High: 2627.4670 / Low: 2539.7542). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 41.1571 GNF (High: 2505.2468 / Low: 2464.0897).

February Spread (Volatile) ±87.7128
July Spread (Stable) ±41.1571

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 58.2356 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -58.2356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2633.2913) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2454.4974), the exchange rate shifted by +178.7939 (+7.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 2633.2913
2017 Avg (January) 2454.4974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2655.2988 2591.5126 2633.2913
February 2627.4670 2539.7542 2575.0557
March 2624.7484 2568.5623 2598.9472
April 2575.9858 2506.1839 2549.4608
May 2536.1171 2485.6968 2513.0971
June 2540.7532 2467.7625 2506.3755
July 2505.2468 2464.0897 2484.3675
August 2508.9711 2437.4553 2468.9179
September 2544.5613 2498.7292 2523.8533
October 2515.0378 2432.7790 2482.9544
November 2485.1274 2429.6736 2459.0721
December 2464.9238 2408.9632 2438.9355