YEARLY HIGH
446.1152 LBP
YEARLY LOW
399.4169 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
421.2040 LBP

2018 ILS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 446.1152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 399.4169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.6983 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 442.6656 to the December average rate of 402.0343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 446.1152 was up 1.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 437.5459, 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 2,230,576 LBP
2017 Average 2,098,820 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,997,085 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233,491.63 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

446.7287
397.9712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to LBP 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 430.2170, compared to 412.1909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 430.2170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 412.1909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 14.0802 LBP (High: 441.2348 / Low: 427.1546). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2028 LBP (High: 417.1495 / Low: 411.9467).

February Spread (Volatile) ±14.0802
July Spread (Stable) ±5.2028

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 9.8355 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 442.6656) against the same month in 2017 (average: 395.1335), the exchange rate shifted by +47.5321 (+12.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 442.6656
2017 Avg (January) 395.1335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 446.1152 434.0178 442.6656
February 441.2348 427.1546 432.8301
March 440.9152 431.6390 437.0627
April 432.3265 419.8925 427.3959
May 427.3662 416.4128 421.8131
June 426.7144 412.8713 419.5346
July 417.1495 411.9467 415.0214
August 419.9854 407.6511 412.8661
September 424.1985 415.9424 421.4023
October 417.8142 406.5214 413.5003
November 412.9503 404.7254 408.3209
December 407.2212 399.4169 402.0343