YEARLY HIGH
0.2445 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.2202 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2328 ILS

2018 MVR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.2445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.2202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2221 to the December average rate of 0.2429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2445 was down 4.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,223 ILS
2017 Average 1,165 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,101 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.75 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2450
0.2200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.2279, compared to 0.2377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0081 ILS (High: 0.2415 / Low: 0.2334). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 ILS (High: 0.2445 / Low: 0.2409).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2429) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+6.89%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2429
2017 Avg (December) 0.2272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2257 0.2202 0.2221
February 0.2294 0.2226 0.2266
March 0.2276 0.2220 0.2244
April 0.2329 0.2266 0.2293
May 0.2347 0.2295 0.2314
June 0.2374 0.2295 0.2333
July 0.2380 0.2337 0.2361
August 0.2415 0.2334 0.2374
September 0.2364 0.2315 0.2329
October 0.2410 0.2352 0.2370
November 0.2418 0.2372 0.2397
December 0.2445 0.2409 0.2429