2018 LYD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7078 ILS

YEARLY LOW

2.5162 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6353 ILS

2018 LYD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2.7078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.5162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1916 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5432 to the December average rate of 2.6870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7078 was up 0.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,539 ILS

2017 Average 12,913 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 12,581 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 957.92 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7014

2.5288

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.6234, compared to 2.6472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0999 ILS (High: 2.7022 / Low: 2.6024). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0361 ILS (High: 2.6653 / Low: 2.6293).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0999

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0361

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 0.0441 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.6870) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1229 (+4.79%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.6870

2017 Avg (December) 2.5641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5711	2.5162	2.5432
February	2.6651	2.5819	2.6309
March	2.6511	2.5767	2.6084
April	2.6977	2.6371	2.6621
May	2.7022	2.6024	2.6490
June	2.6822	2.6017	2.6469
July	2.6653	2.6293	2.6537
August	2.6926	2.6094	2.6438
September	2.6380	2.5753	2.5997
October	2.6906	2.6122	2.6441
November	2.6791	2.6298	2.6551
December	2.7078	2.6539	2.6870