2018 SVC to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4321 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.3877 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4108 ILS

2018 SVC to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.4321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.3877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0444 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3911 to the December average rate of 0.4290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4321 was down 2.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,160 ILS

2017 Average 2,056 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,938 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.89 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4328

0.3873

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.4022, compared to 0.4194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4022

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0132 ILS (High: 0.4052 / Low: 0.3920). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 ILS (High: 0.4194 / Low: 0.4143).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4290) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0291 (+7.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4290

2017 Avg (December) 0.3999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3981	0.3877	0.3911
February	0.4052	0.3920	0.3997
March	0.4009	0.3922	0.3962
April	0.4109	0.4004	0.4044
May	0.4145	0.4066	0.4100
June	0.4181	0.4065	0.4118
July	0.4194	0.4143	0.4163
August	0.4250	0.4121	0.4190
September	0.4159	0.4080	0.4105
October	0.4253	0.4143	0.4182
November	0.4272	0.4188	0.4236
December	0.4321	0.4251	0.4290