YEARLY HIGH
0.0078 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0070 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0074 ILS

2018 AMD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0078 was down 2.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39 ILS
2017 Average 37 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 35 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.98 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0078
0.0070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.0073, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0002 ILS (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0075).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0077) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+6.97%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0077
2017 Avg (December) 0.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
February 0.0074 0.0071 0.0073
March 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
April 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
May 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
June 0.0076 0.0073 0.0075
July 0.0076 0.0075 0.0076
August 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
September 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
October 0.0077 0.0075 0.0075
November 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
December 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077