2018 ILS to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3905 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.3630 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3755 SGD

2018 ILS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.3905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0275 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3864 to the December average rate of 0.3653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3905 was down 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3950, 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 1,952 SGD

2017 Average 1,920 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 1,815 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.60 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3885

0.3631

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SGD 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 0.3771, compared to 0.3738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3771

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0129 SGD (High: 0.3830 / Low: 0.3700). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 SGD (High: 0.3759 / Low: 0.3713).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3864) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+3.13%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3864

2017 Avg (January) 0.3746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3905	0.3835	0.3864
February	0.3830	0.3700	0.3773
March	0.3834	0.3739	0.3795
April	0.3743	0.3685	0.3720
May	0.3768	0.3677	0.3733
June	0.3767	0.3711	0.3741
July	0.3759	0.3713	0.3741
August	0.3803	0.3692	0.3736
September	0.3846	0.3754	0.3818
October	0.3815	0.3722	0.3772
November	0.3755	0.3673	0.3712
December	0.3687	0.3630	0.3653