2018 RON to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9479 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.8836 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9117 ILS

2018 RON to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.9479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.8836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0644 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8973 to the December average rate of 0.9185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9479 was up 1.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,740 ILS

2017 Average 4,444 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 4,418 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 321.84 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9354

0.8938

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.9150, compared to 0.9084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9150

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0432 ILS (High: 0.9358 / Low: 0.8925). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 ILS (High: 0.9078 / Low: 0.8946).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0432

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9278) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0499 (+5.69%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9278

2017 Avg (February) 0.8778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9132	0.8836	0.8973
February	0.9479	0.9102	0.9278
March	0.9366	0.9097	0.9171
April	0.9423	0.9251	0.9319
May	0.9358	0.8925	0.9137
June	0.9161	0.8895	0.9025
July	0.9277	0.9098	0.9159
August	0.9273	0.8959	0.9106
September	0.9078	0.8946	0.9011
October	0.9065	0.8930	0.9004
November	0.9151	0.8902	0.9036
December	0.9318	0.9049	0.9185