2018 ILS to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2949 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.2647 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2784 USD

2018 ILS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.2949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.2647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0302 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2923 to the December average rate of 0.2664, 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 0.2949 was up 2.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2887, 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 1,475 USD

2017 Average 1,391 USD

Yearly Trough Low 1,324 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.09 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2949

0.2638

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to USD 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 0.2843, compared to 0.2726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2843

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0097 USD (High: 0.2917 / Low: 0.2820). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 USD (High: 0.2759 / Low: 0.2726).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2923) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+11.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2923

2017 Avg (January) 0.2621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2949	0.2877	0.2923
February	0.2917	0.2820	0.2859
March	0.2914	0.2851	0.2885
April	0.2855	0.2779	0.2826
May	0.2810	0.2757	0.2787
June	0.2811	0.2734	0.2775
July	0.2759	0.2726	0.2745
August	0.2772	0.2689	0.2729
September	0.2804	0.2747	0.2784
October	0.2759	0.2686	0.2734
November	0.2727	0.2675	0.2699
December	0.2687	0.2647	0.2664