2018 ILS to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1718 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.0847 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1229 MYR

2018 ILS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.1718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.0847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0871 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1562 to the December average rate of 1.1115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1718 was down 4.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2308, 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 5,859 MYR

2017 Average 5,977 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 5,423 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.74 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1619

1.0930

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to MYR 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 1.1194, compared to 1.1264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1194

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0442 MYR (High: 1.1434 / Low: 1.0992). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 MYR (High: 1.1196 / Low: 1.1015).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0442

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1562) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1685), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0123 (-1.06%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1562

2017 Avg (January) 1.1685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1718	1.1407	1.1562
February	1.1379	1.0982	1.1186
March	1.1417	1.0995	1.1265
April	1.1068	1.0884	1.0988
May	1.1284	1.0847	1.1068
June	1.1208	1.0978	1.1094
July	1.1196	1.1015	1.1114
August	1.1434	1.0992	1.1171
September	1.1622	1.1369	1.1522
October	1.1463	1.1240	1.1371
November	1.1392	1.1202	1.1291
December	1.1233	1.1033	1.1115