YEARLY HIGH
0.2056 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1902 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1963 XDR

2018 ILS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.2056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2033 to the December average rate of 0.1915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2056 was down 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2060, 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 1,028 XDR
2017 Average 1,003 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 951 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.15 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2045
0.1903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to XDR 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 0.1976, compared to 0.1951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0072 XDR (High: 0.2004 / Low: 0.1932). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 XDR (High: 0.1968 / Low: 0.1940).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2033) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+4.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2033
2017 Avg (January) 0.1939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2056 0.2007 0.2033
February 0.2004 0.1932 0.1968
March 0.2009 0.1956 0.1986
April 0.1964 0.1926 0.1949
May 0.1981 0.1925 0.1955
June 0.1983 0.1944 0.1962
July 0.1968 0.1940 0.1954
August 0.1977 0.1925 0.1951
September 0.2001 0.1963 0.1986
October 0.1976 0.1934 0.1960
November 0.1959 0.1922 0.1941
December 0.1934 0.1902 0.1915