2018 ILS to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3056 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.0707 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1821 HKD

2018 ILS to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 2.3056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 2.0707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2349 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2858 to the December average rate of 2.0838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3056 was up 2.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2568, 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 11,528 HKD

2017 Average 10,840 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 10,353 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,174.60 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3060

2.0636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to HKD 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 2.2279, compared to 2.1364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2279

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0750 HKD (High: 2.2809 / Low: 2.2059). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 HKD (High: 2.1655 / Low: 2.1391).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0750

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

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 0.0497 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.2858) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2531 (+12.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.2858

2017 Avg (January) 2.0327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3056	2.2482	2.2858
February	2.2809	2.2059	2.2361
March	2.2845	2.2368	2.2623
April	2.2412	2.1814	2.2182
May	2.2041	2.1643	2.1877
June	2.2051	2.1455	2.1774
July	2.1655	2.1391	2.1545
August	2.1758	2.1109	2.1421
September	2.2003	2.1505	2.1819
October	2.1620	2.1067	2.1428
November	2.1352	2.0944	2.1132
December	2.1025	2.0707	2.0838