YEARLY HIGH
28.9822 RSD
YEARLY LOW
26.7414 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.8733 RSD

2018 ILS to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 28.9822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 26.7414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2408 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.4201 to the December average rate of 27.6951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.9822 was down 9.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.1031, 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 144,911 RSD
2017 Average 149,539 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 133,707 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,204.23 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.5406
27.0955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to RSD 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 27.7683, compared to 27.9783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.7683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.9783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.3842 RSD (High: 28.4898 / Low: 27.1056). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3445 RSD (High: 27.8595 / Low: 27.5150).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3842
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3445

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 1.0245 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 28.4201) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.5066), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0865 (-6.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 28.4201
2017 Avg (January) 30.5066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.9822 27.9784 28.4201
February 27.8250 26.7414 27.3956
March 27.8650 27.2408 27.6542
April 27.4530 27.0110 27.2159
May 28.4898 27.1056 27.8636
June 28.4797 27.6205 28.0603
July 27.8595 27.5150 27.7111
August 28.2629 27.5420 27.9256
September 28.5374 27.9988 28.2643
October 28.3853 28.0054 28.1851
November 28.4188 27.7695 28.0886
December 28.0580 27.3888 27.6951