2018 SBD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4728 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.4336 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4561 ILS

2018 SBD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.4728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.4336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0392 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4403 to the December average rate of 0.4644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4728 was down 3.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,364 ILS

2017 Average 2,303 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 2,168 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.91 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4670

0.4379

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4510, compared to 0.4613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4510

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0179 ILS (High: 0.4718 / Low: 0.4539). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 ILS (High: 0.4638 / Low: 0.4566).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4632) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+3.10%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4632

2017 Avg (November) 0.4493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4478	0.4336	0.4403
February	0.4566	0.4429	0.4511
March	0.4514	0.4422	0.4462
April	0.4622	0.4486	0.4546
May	0.4680	0.4506	0.4582
June	0.4603	0.4505	0.4555
July	0.4649	0.4543	0.4604
August	0.4714	0.4573	0.4645
September	0.4614	0.4521	0.4553
October	0.4638	0.4566	0.4598
November	0.4728	0.4574	0.4632
December	0.4718	0.4539	0.4644