2018 NZD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6201 ILS

YEARLY LOW

2.3341 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4869 ILS

2018 NZD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 2.6201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2.3341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2860 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4814 to the December average rate of 2.5543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6201 was down 5.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,100 ILS

2017 Average 12,786 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 11,670 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,430.19 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5800

2.3509

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 2.5176, compared to 2.4561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5176

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1144 ILS (High: 2.6201 / Low: 2.5057). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 ILS (High: 2.4981 / Low: 2.4569).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1144

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

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 0.0722 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.5552) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6881), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1329 (-4.94%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.5552

2017 Avg (February) 2.6881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5216	2.4448	2.4814
February	2.6201	2.5057	2.5552
March	2.5536	2.4909	2.5137
April	2.6000	2.5321	2.5609
May	2.5480	2.4625	2.4942
June	2.5235	2.4701	2.5002
July	2.4981	2.4569	2.4736
August	2.4945	2.3872	2.4422
September	2.4094	2.3341	2.3700
October	2.4346	2.3341	2.3866
November	2.5635	2.4572	2.5102
December	2.5909	2.5134	2.5543