2018 ILS to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ILS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ILS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 317.2262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 296.6240.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6022 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 311.5935 to the December average rate of 299.3140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 317.2262 was down 3.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 328.6527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ILS to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 305.9014, compared to 306.5304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6290 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 15.5606 KRW (High: 316.3820 / Low: 300.8214). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6524 KRW (High: 309.2651 / Low: 303.6127).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.9860 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 311.8134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 320.9813), the exchange rate shifted by -9.1679 (-2.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 314.9604 | 306.7683 | 311.5935 |
| February | 316.3820 | 300.8214 | 308.6570 |
| March | 313.6291 | 303.0865 | 309.1747 |
| April | 305.0001 | 297.2269 | 302.1887 |
| May | 303.3093 | 296.6240 | 300.0461 |
| June | 308.4174 | 298.4550 | 303.7485 |
| July | 311.8274 | 303.5074 | 308.0386 |
| August | 309.2651 | 303.6127 | 305.9699 |
| September | 317.2262 | 304.9741 | 311.8134 |
| October | 314.9862 | 306.1250 | 309.8492 |
| November | 308.2417 | 300.6309 | 304.1973 |
| December | 302.5571 | 296.7999 | 299.3140 |