2018 NPR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0346 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0306 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0329 ILS

2018 NPR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0336 to the December average rate of 0.0332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0346 was down 2.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173 ILS

2017 Average 173 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 153 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.07 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0343

0.0308

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0335, compared to 0.0323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0335

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0020 ILS (High: 0.0338 / Low: 0.0318). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ILS (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0330).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0340) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0347), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-2.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0340

2017 Avg (February) 0.0347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0341	0.0334	0.0336
February	0.0346	0.0333	0.0340
March	0.0337	0.0330	0.0333
April	0.0340	0.0333	0.0337
May	0.0340	0.0326	0.0332
June	0.0335	0.0330	0.0332
July	0.0334	0.0329	0.0332
August	0.0338	0.0318	0.0329
September	0.0318	0.0308	0.0312
October	0.0317	0.0306	0.0311
November	0.0334	0.0315	0.0322
December	0.0338	0.0325	0.0332