YEARLY HIGH
8.5332 UAH
YEARLY LOW
7.1514 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5719 UAH

2018 ILS to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 8.5332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 7.1514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3818 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3265 to the December average rate of 7.3916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.5332 was up 5.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.0898, 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 42,666 UAH
2017 Average 36,991 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 35,757 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,909.09 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.4350
7.1331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to UAH 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 7.6084, compared to 7.5353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.5478 UAH (High: 8.1192 / Low: 7.5715). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1232 UAH (High: 7.8896 / Low: 7.7664).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5478
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1232

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5642 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.3265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.1402), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1863 (+16.62%).

2018 Avg (January) 8.3265
2017 Avg (January) 7.1402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5332 8.0884 8.3265
February 8.1192 7.5715 7.7623
March 7.7892 7.4962 7.5889
April 7.5553 7.2649 7.3948
May 7.3557 7.2173 7.2981
June 7.3659 7.1947 7.2799
July 7.3325 7.1514 7.2416
August 7.8334 7.3063 7.5110
September 7.8896 7.7664 7.8494
October 7.7639 7.5660 7.6803
November 7.6337 7.3907 7.5377
December 7.6090 7.2442 7.3916