YEARLY HIGH
0.9496 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.8817 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9146 PEN

2018 ILS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.9496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.8817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0679 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9401 to the December average rate of 0.8963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9496 was down 2.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9691, 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 4,748 PEN
2017 Average 4,535 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,409 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339.41 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9445
0.8920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to PEN 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 0.9232, compared to 0.9061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0349 PEN (High: 0.9166 / Low: 0.8817). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 PEN (High: 0.9058 / Low: 0.8921).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.9377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0447 (+5.00%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.9377
2017 Avg (March) 0.8931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9479 0.9296 0.9401
February 0.9381 0.9150 0.9288
March 0.9496 0.9196 0.9377
April 0.9247 0.9018 0.9130
May 0.9207 0.9006 0.9122
June 0.9196 0.8946 0.9075
July 0.9058 0.8921 0.8993
August 0.9166 0.8817 0.8979
September 0.9316 0.9064 0.9213
October 0.9188 0.8973 0.9110
November 0.9188 0.9018 0.9106
December 0.9106 0.8865 0.8963