YEARLY HIGH
2352.2188 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1719.2578 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2147.1026 SLL

2018 ILS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 2352.2188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 1719.2578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 632.9611 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2240.7094 to the December average rate of 2235.1418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2352.2188 was up 6.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 2209.7394, 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 11,761,094 SLL
2017 Average 10,404,604 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 8,596,289 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,164,805.40 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2393.7535
1696.6829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SLL 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 2149.8256, compared to 2144.3796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2149.8256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2144.3796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 566.1604 SLL (High: 2325.6297 / Low: 1759.4694). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.8067 SLL (High: 2254.6466 / Low: 2220.8399).

August Spread (Volatile) ±566.1604
December Spread (Stable) ±33.8067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 264.1180 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -264.1180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2335.6643) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2138.2754), the exchange rate shifted by +197.3889 (+9.23%).

2018 Avg (September) 2335.6643
2017 Avg (September) 2138.2754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2261.7476 2201.3235 2240.7094
February 2236.3474 2166.2190 2193.7184
March 2233.3140 2191.4446 2214.7008
April 2209.0906 2135.7211 2174.7824
May 2198.5494 2117.9121 2169.5802
June 2198.8013 1723.6240 1905.4622
July 1794.9336 1719.2578 1754.7721
August 2325.6297 1759.4694 1982.1934
September 2352.2188 2304.8323 2335.6643
October 2314.9937 2253.6558 2293.7732
November 2288.2609 2244.1256 2264.7326
December 2254.6466 2220.8399 2235.1418