2018 KWD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4333 ILS

YEARLY LOW

11.2697 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8988 ILS

2018 KWD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 12.4333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 11.2697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1636 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3769 to the December average rate of 12.3480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.4333 was down 1.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.6151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,166 ILS

2017 Average 59,281 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 56,348 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,818.00 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.4451

11.2798

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 11.7008, compared to 12.0968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7008

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4074 ILS (High: 11.8474 / Low: 11.4401). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1611 ILS (High: 12.1251 / Low: 11.9640).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4074

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1611

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 0.2313 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12.3480) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.5926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7554 (+6.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 12.3480

2017 Avg (December) 11.5926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.5350	11.2697	11.3769
February	11.8474	11.4401	11.6702
March	11.7182	11.4313	11.5600
April	11.9546	11.6768	11.7903
May	12.0346	11.7726	11.8879
June	12.0942	11.7680	11.9196
July	12.1251	11.9640	12.0325
August	12.2613	11.9173	12.0933
September	12.0061	11.7771	11.8620
October	12.2502	11.9485	12.0559
November	12.2941	12.0729	12.1890
December	12.4333	12.2306	12.3480