2018 PGK to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1266 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.0527 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0935 ILS

2018 PGK to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.1266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.0527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0739 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0615 to the December average rate of 1.1150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1266 was down 8.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,633 ILS

2017 Average 5,639 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 5,263 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.59 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1204

1.0562

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.0858, compared to 1.1012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0858

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0454 ILS (High: 1.1091 / Low: 1.0637). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 ILS (High: 1.1173 / Low: 1.1004).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0454

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0270 (+2.48%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1150

2017 Avg (December) 1.0881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0828	1.0527	1.0615
February	1.1091	1.0637	1.0875
March	1.0895	1.0645	1.0752
April	1.1046	1.0792	1.0900
May	1.1138	1.0841	1.0989
June	1.1150	1.0727	1.1015
July	1.1173	1.1004	1.1080
August	1.1249	1.0883	1.1075
September	1.0955	1.0741	1.0810
October	1.1103	1.0824	1.0920
November	1.1125	1.0912	1.1035
December	1.1266	1.0991	1.1150