2018 ILS to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ILS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ILS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 13.0012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.0133.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9879 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0499 to the December average rate of 12.6801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 518.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0012 was up 542.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ILS to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.5315, compared to 8.2941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7626 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8.0306 SDG (High: 12.9604 / Low: 4.9297). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0585 SDG (High: 2.0718 / Low: 2.0133).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1817 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 12.8617) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8981), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9636 (+577.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0718 | 2.0133 | 2.0499 |
| February | 5.2088 | 2.0370 | 4.7677 |
| March | 5.2916 | 5.1570 | 5.2176 |
| April | 5.1840 | 5.0167 | 5.1165 |
| May | 5.0666 | 4.9811 | 5.0348 |
| June | 5.0953 | 4.9205 | 5.0028 |
| July | 4.9678 | 4.9051 | 4.9435 |
| August | 5.0101 | 4.8537 | 4.9177 |
| September | 5.0568 | 4.9476 | 5.0178 |
| October | 12.9604 | 4.9297 | 9.3439 |
| November | 13.0012 | 12.7406 | 12.8617 |
| December | 12.8556 | 12.5927 | 12.6801 |