YEARLY HIGH
13.0012 SDG
YEARLY LOW
2.0133 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4128 SDG

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 65,006 SDG
2017 Average 9,232 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 10,067 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,939.36 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.9429
0.9687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.0306
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0585

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 12.8617
2017 Avg (November) 1.8981

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