2018 ILS to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5961.7976 STD

YEARLY LOW

5563.5047 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5748.2588 STD

2018 ILS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 5961.7976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 5563.5047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 398.2929 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5903.0356 to the December average rate of 5607.9946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5961.7976 was down 6.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 6363.2904, 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 29,808,988 STD

2017 Average 30,192,189 STD

Yearly Trough Low 27,817,523 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,991,464.49 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5932.5396

5578.4905

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to STD 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 5758.9940, compared to 5737.5235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.4705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5758.9940

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5737.5235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 275.2876 STD (High: 5907.1336 / Low: 5631.8459). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 63.8833 STD (High: 5788.7022 / Low: 5724.8189).

May Spread (Volatile) ±275.2876

July Spread (Stable) ±63.8833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 228.0406 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -228.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5903.0356) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6047.4301), the exchange rate shifted by -144.3946 (-2.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 5903.0356

2017 Avg (January) 6047.4301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5961.7976	5781.2942	5903.0356
February	5763.1299	5563.5047	5674.9950
March	5790.4796	5658.1502	5738.4927
April	5681.0478	5570.0516	5635.1082
May	5907.1336	5631.8459	5774.0118
June	5911.2444	5753.2337	5828.3208
July	5788.7022	5724.8189	5762.2890
August	5835.0299	5660.9394	5744.1229
September	5901.7422	5782.8490	5860.2067
October	5829.9902	5654.4465	5768.2897
November	5741.2710	5630.5350	5682.2382
December	5656.9324	5572.1110	5607.9946