2018 RUB to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0628 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0508 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0574 ILS

2018 RUB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.0628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0604 to the December average rate of 0.0555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0628 was down 4.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 314 ILS

2017 Average 309 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 254 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.04 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0624

0.0523

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0593, compared to 0.0555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0593

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0058 ILS (High: 0.0614 / Low: 0.0556). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ILS (High: 0.0608 / Low: 0.0599).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0615) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0637), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-3.47%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0615

2017 Avg (February) 0.0637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0608	0.0599	0.0604
February	0.0628	0.0603	0.0615
March	0.0614	0.0601	0.0607
April	0.0614	0.0556	0.0583
May	0.0583	0.0569	0.0576
June	0.0582	0.0569	0.0574
July	0.0589	0.0572	0.0580
August	0.0583	0.0529	0.0552
September	0.0555	0.0508	0.0532
October	0.0567	0.0542	0.0555
November	0.0570	0.0541	0.0557
December	0.0568	0.0540	0.0555