2018 ILS to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.5365 LRD

YEARLY LOW

35.2788 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.9912 LRD

2018 ILS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 44.5365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 35.2788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2577 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.0857 to the December average rate of 41.9854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.5365 was up 22.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.2320, 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 222,683 LRD

2017 Average 145,626 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 176,394 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,288.58 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.8052

35.4001

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to LRD 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 37.4829, compared to 42.4995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4829

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 3.5377 LRD (High: 44.4922 / Low: 40.9545). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6949 LRD (High: 42.9561 / Low: 42.2612).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.5377

November Spread (Stable) ±0.6949

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9852 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 43.1047) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.1141), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9906 (+30.17%).

2018 Avg (September) 43.1047

2017 Avg (September) 33.1141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.9955	35.8620	37.0857
February	37.5422	35.2788	36.1005
March	38.1993	37.5000	37.8194
April	37.6112	36.4045	37.0556
May	38.7890	36.1285	37.3200
June	41.0000	38.6353	39.5159
July	44.4922	40.9545	42.6171
August	42.7567	40.9570	41.8798
September	44.5365	42.6485	43.1047
October	43.3061	42.0714	42.8272
November	42.9561	42.2612	42.5824
December	42.4863	41.6452	41.9854