2018 ILS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.6802 RUB

YEARLY LOW

15.9186 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.4541 RUB

2018 ILS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 19.6802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 15.9186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7616 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5631 to the December average rate of 18.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.6802 was up 14.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.1497, 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 98,401 RUB

2017 Average 81,105 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 79,593 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,808.25 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.0766

16.0007

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ILS to RUB 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 16.8778, compared to 18.0304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8778

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.7527 RUB (High: 18.9025 / Low: 17.1498). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2508 RUB (High: 16.6888 / Low: 16.4380).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7527

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8106 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 18.8203) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.3260), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4943 (+15.28%).

2018 Avg (September) 18.8203

2017 Avg (September) 16.3260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.6888	16.4380	16.5631
February	16.5886	15.9186	16.2570
March	16.6374	16.2857	16.4834
April	17.9699	16.2837	17.1749
May	17.5879	17.1530	17.3726
June	17.5819	17.1783	17.4162
July	17.4932	16.9722	17.2535
August	18.9025	17.1498	18.1287
September	19.6802	18.0252	18.8203
October	18.4397	17.6426	18.0097
November	18.4925	17.5557	17.9605
December	18.5094	17.6098	18.0096