2018 MDL to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2249 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.1994 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2139 ILS

2018 MDL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.2249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2019 to the December average rate of 0.2186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2249 was up 9.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,125 ILS

2017 Average 977 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 997 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.76 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2222

0.2000

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2108, compared to 0.2170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2108

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0097 ILS (High: 0.2249 / Low: 0.2152). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 ILS (High: 0.2182 / Low: 0.2150).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2204) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+9.35%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2204

2017 Avg (August) 0.2015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2052	0.1994	0.2019
February	0.2131	0.2047	0.2098
March	0.2132	0.2062	0.2092
April	0.2179	0.2125	0.2151
May	0.2187	0.2096	0.2151
June	0.2174	0.2099	0.2136
July	0.2206	0.2155	0.2180
August	0.2249	0.2152	0.2204
September	0.2170	0.2118	0.2137
October	0.2178	0.2137	0.2150
November	0.2182	0.2150	0.2165
December	0.2227	0.2166	0.2186