2018 ILS to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3061 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.1150 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1930 SBD

2018 ILS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2.3061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 2.1150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1911 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2711 to the December average rate of 2.1534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3061 was up 1.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2634, 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 11,530 SBD

2017 Average 10,866 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,575 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 955.54 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2829

2.1410

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SBD 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 2.2179, compared to 2.1680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0837 SBD (High: 2.2030 / Low: 2.1193). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 SBD (High: 2.1903 / Low: 2.1563).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0837

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0540 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.2711) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2122 (+10.30%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.2711

2017 Avg (January) 2.0589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3061	2.2333	2.2711
February	2.2576	2.1902	2.2171
March	2.2617	2.2155	2.2414
April	2.2290	2.1634	2.2001
May	2.2191	2.1369	2.1826
June	2.2199	2.1724	2.1953
July	2.2013	2.1508	2.1719
August	2.1868	2.1215	2.1528
September	2.2118	2.1672	2.1962
October	2.1903	2.1563	2.1750
November	2.1862	2.1150	2.1590
December	2.2030	2.1193	2.1534