YEARLY HIGH
0.4458 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.3930 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4137 ILS

2018 SEK to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.4458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.3930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0528 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4252 to the December average rate of 0.4153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4458 was down 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,229 ILS
2017 Average 2,108 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,965 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264.07 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4381
0.3976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.4196, compared to 0.4077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0266 ILS (High: 0.4458 / Low: 0.4192). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 ILS (High: 0.4182 / Low: 0.4089).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0266
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4348) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+4.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4348
2017 Avg (February) 0.4179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4339 0.4179 0.4252
February 0.4458 0.4192 0.4348
March 0.4275 0.4172 0.4206
April 0.4220 0.4114 0.4181
May 0.4163 0.4007 0.4099
June 0.4171 0.4033 0.4093
July 0.4182 0.4089 0.4128
August 0.4169 0.3944 0.4041
September 0.4094 0.3930 0.4010
October 0.4087 0.3977 0.4044
November 0.4135 0.4036 0.4089
December 0.4203 0.4085 0.4153