2018 SDG to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4967 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0769 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1992 ILS

2018 SDG to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4198 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4879 to the December average rate of 0.0789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4967 was down 17.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,483 ILS

2017 Average 2,712 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 385 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,098.90 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5289

0.0367

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2495, compared to 0.1489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2495

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2989 ILS (High: 0.4909 / Low: 0.1920). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 ILS (High: 0.0785 / Low: 0.0769).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2989

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2643 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4879) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5930), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1052 (-17.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4879

2017 Avg (January) 0.5930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4967	0.4827	0.4879
February	0.4909	0.1920	0.2236
March	0.1939	0.1890	0.1917
April	0.1993	0.1929	0.1955
May	0.2008	0.1974	0.1986
June	0.2032	0.1963	0.1999
July	0.2039	0.2013	0.2023
August	0.2060	0.1996	0.2034
September	0.2021	0.1978	0.1993
October	0.2029	0.0772	0.1318
November	0.0785	0.0769	0.0778
December	0.0794	0.0778	0.0789