YEARLY HIGH
20.6863 HTG
YEARLY LOW
17.7158 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7919 HTG

2018 ILS to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 20.6863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 17.7158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9706 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8559 to the December average rate of 20.2652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.6863 was up 6.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.3382, 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 103,432 HTG
2017 Average 90,352 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 88,579 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,852.94 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.4900
17.7914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to HTG 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 18.3967, compared to 19.1871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.1854 HTG (High: 19.1378 / Low: 17.9525). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3181 HTG (High: 18.7348 / Low: 18.4167).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1854
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5183 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 20.2652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.2475), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0177 (+11.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 20.2652
2017 Avg (December) 18.2475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1818 18.3459 18.8559
February 18.7418 18.0755 18.3376
March 18.7348 18.4167 18.5970
April 18.4948 17.9453 18.3106
May 18.3072 17.7158 18.0163
June 18.4781 17.9990 18.2627
July 18.6063 17.8931 18.2315
August 19.1378 17.9525 18.3842
September 19.4689 19.1073 19.3148
October 19.5529 19.1143 19.3249
November 19.8508 19.2883 19.6019
December 20.6863 19.7721 20.2652