YEARLY HIGH
151.8996 SYP
YEARLY LOW
136.3191 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.3932 SYP

2018 ILS to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 151.8996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 136.3191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5804 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.5620 to the December average rate of 137.2006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 151.8996 was up 2.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 148.6871, 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 759,498 SYP
2017 Average 466,289 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 681,596 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,902.11 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

151.8981
135.8644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SYP 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 146.3967, compared to 140.3897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.3967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.3897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 5.0405 SYP (High: 150.2226 / Low: 145.1821). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6641 SYP (High: 142.0722 / Low: 140.4081).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.0405
July Spread (Stable) ±1.6641

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 3.3354 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 150.5620) against the same month in 2017 (average: 56.0887), the exchange rate shifted by +94.4733 (+168.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 150.5620
2017 Avg (January) 56.0887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.8996 148.1853 150.5620
February 150.2226 145.1821 147.2266
March 150.0696 146.8044 148.5846
April 147.0364 143.1307 145.5576
May 144.5973 141.9967 143.5476
June 144.7386 140.7897 142.9017
July 142.0722 140.4081 141.3904
August 142.7476 138.5984 140.5438
September 144.3825 141.4862 143.3822
October 142.1040 138.3379 140.8077
November 140.4551 137.7538 139.0135
December 138.4024 136.3191 137.2006