2018 ILS to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.2576 VUV

YEARLY LOW

29.1778 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.0297 VUV

2018 ILS to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 31.2576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 29.1778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0798 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7652 to the December average rate of 29.5278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.2576 was up 1.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.9048, 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 156,288 VUV

2017 Average 148,704 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 145,889 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,399.03 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.8889

29.4041

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to VUV 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 30.1605, compared to 29.8989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.1605

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.8989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1218 VUV (High: 31.2576 / Low: 30.1358). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4558 VUV (High: 29.7283 / Low: 29.2724).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1218

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.7623 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 30.7652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.5382), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2270 (+7.80%).

2018 Avg (January) 30.7652

2017 Avg (January) 28.5382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.2576	30.1358	30.7652
February	30.3326	29.4921	30.0029
March	30.6903	30.1118	30.4200
April	30.2110	29.4463	29.9225
May	30.3878	29.5056	30.0165
June	30.2989	29.5447	29.8358
July	30.0752	29.5405	29.7978
August	30.0751	29.1778	29.6079
September	30.4189	29.8061	30.2048
October	30.7077	29.8342	30.3541
November	30.2804	29.5176	29.9007
December	29.7283	29.2724	29.5278