YEARLY HIGH
0.0298 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0261 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0279 ILS

2018 JMD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.0298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.0261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0275 to the December average rate of 0.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0298 was down 0.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 149 ILS
2017 Average 140 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 131 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.59 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0297
0.0261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to ILS 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 0.0279, compared to 0.0279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0020 ILS (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0270). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ILS (High: 0.0295 / Low: 0.0292).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0293) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+5.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0293
2017 Avg (November) 0.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0280 0.0272 0.0275
February 0.0281 0.0274 0.0278
March 0.0279 0.0268 0.0272
April 0.0289 0.0279 0.0284
May 0.0291 0.0281 0.0286
June 0.0281 0.0274 0.0278
July 0.0283 0.0274 0.0278
August 0.0276 0.0264 0.0270
September 0.0270 0.0261 0.0264
October 0.0290 0.0270 0.0277
November 0.0298 0.0288 0.0293
December 0.0295 0.0292 0.0294