2018 ILS to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1318 RON

YEARLY LOW

1.0549 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0971 RON

2018 ILS to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.1318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.0549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0769 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1146 to the December average rate of 1.0888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1318 was down 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1774, 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 5,659 RON

2017 Average 5,629 RON

Yearly Trough Low 5,275 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.27 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1187

1.0689

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to RON 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 1.0931, compared to 1.1010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0931

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0518 RON (High: 1.1204 / Low: 1.0686). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 RON (High: 1.1179 / Low: 1.1016).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0366 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1146) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.40%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1146

2017 Avg (January) 1.1102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1318	1.0951	1.1146
February	1.0986	1.0549	1.0779
March	1.0992	1.0677	1.0905
April	1.0809	1.0613	1.0730
May	1.1204	1.0686	1.0946
June	1.1243	1.0916	1.1081
July	1.0991	1.0779	1.0918
August	1.1162	1.0785	1.0982
September	1.1179	1.1016	1.1097
October	1.1198	1.1031	1.1106
November	1.1233	1.0928	1.1068
December	1.1051	1.0732	1.0888