YEARLY HIGH
2.5445 SEK
YEARLY LOW
2.2431 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4187 SEK

2018 ILS to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 2.5445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 2.2431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3014 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3519 to the December average rate of 2.4078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5445 was up 2.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4898, 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 12,722 SEK
2017 Average 11,873 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 11,215 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,507.14 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5136
2.2813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SEK 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 2.3843, compared to 2.4532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1424 SEK (High: 2.3854 / Low: 2.2431). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 SEK (High: 2.4455 / Low: 2.3914).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1424
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.4942) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2275 (+10.04%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.4942
2017 Avg (September) 2.2667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3927 2.3048 2.3519
February 2.3854 2.2431 2.3006
March 2.3968 2.3394 2.3777
April 2.4309 2.3694 2.3919
May 2.4958 2.4022 2.4399
June 2.4794 2.3977 2.4436
July 2.4455 2.3914 2.4226
August 2.5356 2.3987 2.4756
September 2.5445 2.4424 2.4942
October 2.5146 2.4469 2.4730
November 2.4774 2.4183 2.4457
December 2.4480 2.3793 2.4078