YEARLY HIGH
33.6759 ISK
YEARLY LOW
27.9457 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.0822 ISK

2018 ILS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 33.6759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 27.9457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7303 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0287 to the December average rate of 32.1029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.6759 was up 7.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.2988, 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 168,380 ISK
2017 Average 148,205 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 139,728 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,651.28 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.6851
27.6548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to ISK 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 29.0563, compared to 31.1081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.0563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.1081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.2053 ISK (High: 33.1022 / Low: 30.8969). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5230 ISK (High: 28.4687 / Low: 27.9457).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2053
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1666 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 33.1826) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.6027), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5798 (+12.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 33.1826
2017 Avg (November) 29.6027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.5445 29.3911 30.0287
February 29.2251 28.3114 28.8621
March 29.2205 27.9792 28.7044
April 28.4687 27.9457 28.1573
May 29.8307 28.0824 28.9568
June 30.1737 28.8417 29.6283
July 29.5597 28.6607 29.2283
August 29.8396 28.8992 29.3753
September 31.6989 29.8396 30.7460
October 32.7262 30.7610 32.0134
November 33.6759 32.7141 33.1826
December 33.1022 30.8969 32.1029