2018 ILS to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 171.7904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 153.1891.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6013 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.4916 to the December average rate of 154.4995, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 171.7904 was up 1.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 169.4577, 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 SOS 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 164.5357, compared to 157.7997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7360 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 5.8354 SOS (High: 171.7904 / Low: 165.9550). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1641 SOS (High: 159.8507 / Low: 157.6866).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.3494 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 169.4916) against the same month in 2017 (average: 151.4283), the exchange rate shifted by +18.0633 (+11.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 171.7904 | 165.9550 | 169.4916 |
| February | 169.0919 | 163.4983 | 166.0513 |
| March | 169.9312 | 165.2608 | 167.6171 |
| April | 165.0806 | 159.4203 | 163.2677 |
| May | 162.3529 | 159.6931 | 160.7082 |
| June | 163.0532 | 157.5730 | 160.0785 |
| July | 159.8507 | 157.6866 | 158.7431 |
| August | 160.4246 | 155.4216 | 157.7986 |
| September | 161.9952 | 158.7834 | 160.9954 |
| October | 159.8974 | 155.4436 | 158.3936 |
| November | 158.1878 | 154.7730 | 156.3680 |
| December | 156.1920 | 153.1891 | 154.4995 |