2018 NAD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3050 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.2374 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2731 ILS

2018 NAD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.3050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 0.2374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0676 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2808 to the December average rate of 0.2637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3050 was up 4.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,525 ILS

2017 Average 1,353 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,187 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.05 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3008

0.2408

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.2868, compared to 0.2595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0287 ILS (High: 0.2789 / Low: 0.2502). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 ILS (High: 0.2985 / Low: 0.2874).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2958) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+4.91%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2958

2017 Avg (February) 0.2820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2886	0.2752	0.2808
February	0.3050	0.2855	0.2958
March	0.3006	0.2884	0.2925
April	0.2985	0.2874	0.2924
May	0.2932	0.2805	0.2867
June	0.2834	0.2642	0.2724
July	0.2799	0.2643	0.2707
August	0.2789	0.2502	0.2619
September	0.2566	0.2374	0.2458
October	0.2584	0.2450	0.2522
November	0.2710	0.2558	0.2628
December	0.2731	0.2587	0.2637