YEARLY HIGH
317.2262 KRW
YEARLY LOW
296.6240 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
306.2159 KRW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,586,131 KRW
2017 Average 1,571,799 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,483,120 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,010.90 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

313.0634
298.0641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 305.9014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 306.5304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±15.5606
August Spread (Stable) ±5.6524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 311.8134
2017 Avg (September) 320.9813

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