YEARLY HIGH
0.0043 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0040 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0041 ILS

2018 RWF to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0040 to the December average rate of 0.0043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0043 was down 7.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22 ILS
2017 Average 21 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 20 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.80 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0043
0.0040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.0041, compared to 0.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0002 ILS (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0041). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0041).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0042) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0043), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-3.01%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0042
2017 Avg (August) 0.0043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
February 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
March 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
April 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
May 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
June 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
July 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
August 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
September 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
October 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
November 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
December 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043