YEARLY HIGH
0.0090 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0002 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0086 ILS

2018 KMF to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0085 to the December average rate of 0.0087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0090 was down 4.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45 ILS
2017 Average 41 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.04 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0089
0.0082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0087, compared to 0.0085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0085 ILS (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0002). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0086).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0088) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+8.98%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0088
2017 Avg (February) 0.0081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
February 0.0090 0.0086 0.0088
March 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
April 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
May 0.0089 0.0084 0.0086
June 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
July 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
August 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
September 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
October 0.0086 0.0085 0.0085
November 0.0087 0.0002 0.0083
December 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087