YEARLY HIGH
0.0374 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0345 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0359 ILS

2018 RSD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0352 to the December average rate of 0.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0374 was up 4.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 187 ILS
2017 Average 168 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 173 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.46 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0369
0.0350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0360, compared to 0.0357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0018 ILS (High: 0.0369 / Low: 0.0351). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ILS (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0359).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0365) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+14.16%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0365
2017 Avg (February) 0.0320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0357 0.0345 0.0352
February 0.0374 0.0359 0.0365
March 0.0367 0.0359 0.0362
April 0.0370 0.0364 0.0367
May 0.0369 0.0351 0.0359
June 0.0362 0.0351 0.0356
July 0.0363 0.0359 0.0361
August 0.0363 0.0354 0.0358
September 0.0357 0.0350 0.0354
October 0.0357 0.0352 0.0355
November 0.0360 0.0352 0.0356
December 0.0365 0.0356 0.0361