2018 LSL to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3046 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.2297 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2731 ILS

2018 LSL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.3046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.2297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0749 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2807 to the December average rate of 0.2632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3046 was up 4.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,523 ILS

2017 Average 1,352 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,148 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 374.55 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3009

0.2386

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2866, compared to 0.2596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2866

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0323 ILS (High: 0.2791 / Low: 0.2468). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 ILS (High: 0.2986 / Low: 0.2874).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+4.92%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2957

2017 Avg (February) 0.2818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2889	0.2756	0.2807
February	0.3046	0.2864	0.2957
March	0.3001	0.2887	0.2924
April	0.2986	0.2874	0.2926
May	0.2926	0.2805	0.2861
June	0.2835	0.2642	0.2721
July	0.2800	0.2647	0.2717
August	0.2791	0.2468	0.2642
September	0.2558	0.2297	0.2438
October	0.2576	0.2444	0.2518
November	0.2710	0.2558	0.2630
December	0.2726	0.2588	0.2632