2018 ILS to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1670.5922 PYG

YEARLY LOW

1531.6966 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1595.2743 PYG

2018 ILS to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1670.5922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 1531.6966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.8956 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1650.5257 to the December average rate of 1578.7782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1670.5922 was up 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 1635.7933, 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 8,352,961 PYG

2017 Average 7,835,310 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 7,658,483 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 694,478.07 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1658.8817

1558.6102

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ILS to PYG 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 1593.6328, compared to 1596.9157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1593.6328

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1596.9157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 78.9680 PYG (High: 1651.9990 / Low: 1573.0310). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.1136 PYG (High: 1635.4978 / Low: 1613.3841).

February Spread (Volatile) ±78.9680

October Spread (Stable) ±22.1136

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 49.9640 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -49.9640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1650.5257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1503.6425), the exchange rate shifted by +146.8831 (+9.77%).

2018 Avg (January) 1650.5257

2017 Avg (January) 1503.6425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1670.5922	1604.7759	1650.5257
February	1651.9990	1573.0310	1600.5616
March	1612.3438	1572.9646	1592.2542
April	1582.8280	1543.6214	1566.9661
May	1605.7750	1531.6966	1571.0593
June	1616.0202	1556.6584	1580.4300
July	1579.6806	1555.8182	1569.5386
August	1621.9672	1545.4581	1573.9632
September	1642.2417	1611.7446	1629.5527
October	1635.4978	1613.3841	1626.6252
November	1628.6320	1578.3659	1603.0366
December	1597.5542	1566.4437	1578.7782