2018 SGD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7550 ILS

YEARLY LOW

2.5609 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6640 ILS

2018 SGD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.7550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 2.5609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1942 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5883 to the December average rate of 2.7379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7550 was up 2.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,775 ILS

2017 Average 13,026 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 12,804 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 970.81 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7528

2.5734

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.6525, compared to 2.6755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6525

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0912 ILS (High: 2.7025 / Low: 2.6113). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 ILS (High: 2.6934 / Low: 2.6601).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0912

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

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 0.0575 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.7379) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1378 (+5.30%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.7379

2017 Avg (December) 2.6001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6077	2.5609	2.5883
February	2.7025	2.6113	2.6504
March	2.6746	2.6085	2.6354
April	2.7139	2.6715	2.6886
May	2.7195	2.6540	2.6790
June	2.6946	2.6545	2.6731
July	2.6934	2.6601	2.6731
August	2.7086	2.6293	2.6771
September	2.6637	2.6004	2.6196
October	2.6870	2.6211	2.6512
November	2.7224	2.6630	2.6943
December	2.7550	2.7125	2.7379