YEARLY HIGH
0.7970 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7154 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7525 XCD

2018 ILS to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.7970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.7154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0817 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7900 to the December average rate of 0.7200, 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 0.7970 was up 2.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7802, 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 3,985 XCD
2017 Average 3,759 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,577 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.33 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7970
0.7130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to XCD 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 0.7682, compared to 0.7367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0261 XCD (High: 0.7883 / Low: 0.7622). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 XCD (High: 0.7456 / Low: 0.7368).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7900) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0818 (+11.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7900
2017 Avg (January) 0.7083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7970 0.7775 0.7900
February 0.7883 0.7622 0.7726
March 0.7875 0.7704 0.7797
April 0.7716 0.7511 0.7639
May 0.7593 0.7452 0.7533
June 0.7596 0.7388 0.7499
July 0.7456 0.7368 0.7419
August 0.7491 0.7268 0.7375
September 0.7577 0.7424 0.7524
October 0.7457 0.7259 0.7389
November 0.7371 0.7229 0.7295
December 0.7263 0.7154 0.7200