YEARLY HIGH
29.1234 XPF
YEARLY LOW
27.0011 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.1275 XPF

2018 ILS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 29.1234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 27.0011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1223 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5949 to the December average rate of 27.9428, 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 29.1234 was down 6.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.0741, 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 145,617 XPF
2017 Average 147,270 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 135,006 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,611.46 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.7067
27.3642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to XPF 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 28.0179, compared to 28.2371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.0179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.2371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.2726 XPF (High: 28.7737 / Low: 27.5011). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3303 XPF (High: 28.5609 / Low: 28.2306).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2726
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3303

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 0.9635 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 28.5949) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.4912), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8964 (-3.04%).

2018 Avg (January) 28.5949
2017 Avg (January) 29.4912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.1234 28.1022 28.5949
February 28.1524 27.0011 27.6313
March 28.1562 27.3910 27.9133
April 27.6637 27.2788 27.4761
May 28.7737 27.5011 28.1389
June 28.7457 27.8896 28.3532
July 28.1850 27.8291 28.0135
August 28.5828 27.8543 28.2172
September 28.7615 28.2317 28.5134
October 28.5609 28.2306 28.3965
November 28.7822 27.9925 28.3393
December 28.3262 27.6407 27.9428