YEARLY HIGH
5.3186 ILS
YEARLY LOW
4.7791 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0656 ILS

2018 JOD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 5.3186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 4.7791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5395 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8211 to the December average rate of 5.2889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.3186 was down 2.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.4532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,593 ILS
2017 Average 25,360 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 23,895 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,697.72 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.3357
4.7743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 4.9602, compared to 5.1710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1657 ILS (High: 4.9978 / Low: 4.8321). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0611 ILS (High: 5.1697 / Low: 5.1086).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1657
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1035 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.2889) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.9352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3537 (+7.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 5.2889
2017 Avg (December) 4.9352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8919 4.7791 4.8211
February 4.9978 4.8321 4.9309
March 4.9492 4.8401 4.8872
April 5.0707 4.9365 4.9870
May 5.1118 5.0171 5.0569
June 5.1557 5.0148 5.0779
July 5.1697 5.1086 5.1339
August 5.2411 5.0847 5.1647
September 5.1306 5.0251 5.0612
October 5.2471 5.1081 5.1554
November 5.2694 5.1678 5.2216
December 5.3186 5.2448 5.2889