2018 LKR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0232 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0204 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0222 ILS

2018 LKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0222 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0232 was down 10.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116 ILS

2017 Average 118 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 102 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.92 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0231

0.0206

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0225, compared to 0.0218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0225

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0012 ILS (High: 0.0223 / Low: 0.0212). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ILS (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0212).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0229) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0236), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-2.93%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0229

2017 Avg (August) 0.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0227	0.0221	0.0222
February	0.0229	0.0222	0.0226
March	0.0225	0.0221	0.0223
April	0.0229	0.0225	0.0226
May	0.0230	0.0225	0.0227
June	0.0231	0.0224	0.0227
July	0.0232	0.0227	0.0229
August	0.0232	0.0223	0.0229
September	0.0223	0.0212	0.0218
October	0.0216	0.0212	0.0214
November	0.0215	0.0206	0.0210
December	0.0210	0.0204	0.0208