YEARLY HIGH
6.9584 HNL
YEARLY LOW
6.1265 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6558 HNL

2018 ILS to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 6.9584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 6.1265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8320 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9074 to the December average rate of 6.4643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.9584 was up 1.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.8272, 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 34,792 HNL
2017 Average 32,647 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 30,632 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,159.84 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9518
6.4199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to HNL 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 6.7397, compared to 6.5718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1679 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.4385 HNL (High: 6.5650 / Low: 6.1265). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0911 HNL (High: 6.6342 / Low: 6.5432).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4385
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0911

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 0.1603 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.9074) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.1192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7882 (+12.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.9074
2017 Avg (January) 6.1192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9584 6.7902 6.9074
February 6.8913 6.6600 6.7471
March 6.8768 6.7415 6.8172
April 6.7567 6.5768 6.6903
May 6.7074 6.5232 6.6266
June 6.7340 6.5643 6.6497
July 6.6342 6.5432 6.5834
August 6.6571 6.4601 6.5518
September 6.7437 6.6205 6.6957
October 6.6472 6.4652 6.5834
November 6.6066 6.4786 6.5522
December 6.5650 6.1265 6.4643