YEARLY HIGH
12101.4179 IRR
YEARLY LOW
10250.7134 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11307.7945 IRR

2018 ILS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 12101.4179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 10250.7134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1850.7045 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10536.6994 to the December average rate of 11257.2913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12101.4179 was up 17.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 10285.0015, 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 60,507,090 IRR
2017 Average 46,000,377 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 51,253,567 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,253,522.51 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12165.1151
10388.6616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to IRR 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 10936.6951, compared to 11678.8939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 742.1988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10936.6951
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11678.8939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1504.8569 IRR (High: 11831.5758 / Low: 10326.7189). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 208.0569 IRR (High: 11853.9423 / Low: 11645.8854).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1504.8569
June Spread (Stable) ±208.0569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 392.1925 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -392.1925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 12017.0773) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9436.2114), the exchange rate shifted by +2580.8658 (+27.35%).

2018 Avg (September) 12017.0773
2017 Avg (September) 9436.2114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10842.5908 10250.7134 10536.6994
February 10779.4123 10454.1128 10595.9239
March 10937.0202 10710.8106 10818.6131
April 10746.4382 10409.2916 10602.2601
May 11831.5758 10326.7189 11313.3083
June 11853.9423 11645.8854 11753.3660
July 12026.6960 11624.7443 11880.9930
August 11964.4582 11614.9385 11822.2197
September 12101.4179 11858.2430 12017.0773
October 11868.7570 11415.1200 11624.8848
November 11589.8580 11366.9271 11470.8976
December 11420.4709 11145.2281 11257.2913