2018 ILS to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

265.4272 KPW

YEARLY LOW

238.2307 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

250.5822 KPW

2018 ILS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 265.4272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 238.2307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.1965 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 263.0936 to the December average rate of 239.7649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 265.4272 was up 2.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 259.8340, 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 1,327,136 KPW

2017 Average 1,251,943 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 1,191,154 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,982.40 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

265.4264

237.4320

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to KPW 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 255.8352, compared to 245.3292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.5060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.8352

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.3292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 8.7023 KPW (High: 262.5148 / Low: 253.8125). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9346 KPW (High: 248.3033 / Low: 245.3687).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.7023

July Spread (Stable) ±2.9346

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 5.8000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 263.0936) against the same month in 2017 (average: 235.8599), the exchange rate shifted by +27.2337 (+11.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 263.0936

2017 Avg (January) 235.8599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	265.4272	258.9369	263.0936
February	262.5148	253.8125	257.2936
March	262.2626	256.5564	259.6674
April	256.9619	250.1362	254.3775
May	252.8683	248.1520	250.8568
June	252.9511	246.0354	249.7220
July	248.3033	245.3687	247.0727
August	249.4716	242.0285	245.5962
September	252.3238	247.2407	250.5480
October	248.3307	241.7509	246.0543
November	245.4630	240.7286	242.9391
December	241.8572	238.2307	239.7649