2018 ILS to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0452 PLN

YEARLY LOW

0.9401 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0044 PLN

2018 ILS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 1.0452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.9401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1050 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9970 to the December average rate of 1.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0452 was down 6.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1172, 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 5,226 PLN

2017 Average 5,244 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 4,701 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 525.09 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0340

0.9588

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to PLN 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 0.9910, compared to 1.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9910

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0649 PLN (High: 1.0452 / Low: 0.9803). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 PLN (High: 1.0321 / Low: 1.0162).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0649

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.0107) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0578), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0471 (-4.45%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.0107

2017 Avg (May) 1.0578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0206	0.9777	0.9970
February	0.9852	0.9401	0.9650
March	0.9935	0.9692	0.9847
April	0.9769	0.9501	0.9654
May	1.0452	0.9803	1.0107
June	1.0381	1.0092	1.0233
July	1.0315	0.9964	1.0152
August	1.0342	0.9937	1.0134
September	1.0398	1.0132	1.0277
October	1.0321	1.0162	1.0247
November	1.0385	1.0072	1.0211
December	1.0182	0.9924	1.0046