2018 ILS to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

160.0891 XOF

YEARLY LOW

148.4231 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

154.6148 XOF

2018 ILS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 160.0891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 148.4231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6661 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.1837 to the December average rate of 153.5993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 160.0891 was down 6.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 170.3806, 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 800,446 XOF

2017 Average 809,144 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 742,115 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,330.35 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

157.7987

150.4188

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to XOF 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 154.0123, compared to 155.2172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.0123

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.2172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 6.9956 XOF (High: 158.1670 / Low: 151.1714). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8154 XOF (High: 156.9970 / Low: 155.1816).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.9956

October Spread (Stable) ±1.8154

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 5.2965 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 157.1837) against the same month in 2017 (average: 162.1739), the exchange rate shifted by -4.9902 (-3.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 157.1837

2017 Avg (January) 162.1739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	160.0891	154.4754	157.1837
February	154.7515	148.4231	151.8871
March	154.7722	150.5662	153.4369
April	152.0652	149.9492	151.0338
May	158.1670	151.1714	154.6770
June	158.0126	153.3069	155.8552
July	154.9307	152.9744	153.9881
August	157.1173	153.1127	155.1079
September	158.0997	155.1875	156.7359
October	156.9970	155.1816	156.0933
November	158.2134	153.8723	155.7791
December	155.7066	151.9387	153.5993