YEARLY HIGH
2.5794 SVC
YEARLY LOW
2.3145 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4361 SVC

2018 ILS to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 2.5794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 2.3145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2649 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5573 to the December average rate of 2.3310, 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 2.5794 was up 2.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5254, 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 12,897 SVC
2017 Average 12,168 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 11,572 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,324.69 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5799
2.3084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SVC 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 2.4873, compared to 2.3848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0832 SVC (High: 2.5513 / Low: 2.4681). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 SVC (High: 2.4136 / Low: 2.3846).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0832
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.5573) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2645 (+11.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.5573
2017 Avg (January) 2.2928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5794 2.5121 2.5573
February 2.5513 2.4681 2.5020
March 2.5495 2.4944 2.5242
April 2.4975 2.4335 2.4729
May 2.4591 2.4126 2.4392
June 2.4598 2.3919 2.4283
July 2.4136 2.3846 2.4023
August 2.4265 2.3528 2.3868
September 2.4512 2.4044 2.4364
October 2.4135 2.3510 2.3916
November 2.3880 2.3411 2.3608
December 2.3521 2.3145 2.3310