2018 ILS to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ILS to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ILS to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 76.7147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 66.2680.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4466 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.1668 to the December average rate of 66.6891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 76.7147 was up 6.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 72.2610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ILS to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 71.1974, compared to 68.2383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9591 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 5.3687 YER (High: 76.7147 / Low: 71.3460). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8196 YER (High: 69.0593 / Low: 68.2398).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.7557 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 72.4983) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.4019), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0964 (+5.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.8183 | 72.0193 | 73.1668 |
| February | 73.0029 | 70.5829 | 71.5601 |
| March | 76.7147 | 71.3460 | 72.4983 |
| April | 71.4659 | 69.5606 | 70.7426 |
| May | 70.3414 | 69.0191 | 69.7652 |
| June | 70.3485 | 68.4270 | 69.4515 |
| July | 69.0593 | 68.2398 | 68.7283 |
| August | 69.3945 | 67.3110 | 68.3097 |
| September | 70.1743 | 68.7743 | 69.6874 |
| October | 69.0775 | 67.2338 | 68.4389 |
| November | 68.2833 | 66.9627 | 67.5763 |
| December | 67.2764 | 66.2680 | 66.6891 |