YEARLY HIGH
0.4690 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.4212 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4453 ILS

2018 MOP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.4690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.4212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0477 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4248 to the December average rate of 0.4658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4690 was down 3.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,345 ILS
2017 Average 2,242 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 2,106 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.71 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4699
0.4207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.4359, compared to 0.4546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0144 ILS (High: 0.4402 / Low: 0.4257). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 ILS (High: 0.4539 / Low: 0.4485).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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: 0.4658) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0309 (+7.11%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4658
2017 Avg (December) 0.4349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4324 0.4212 0.4248
February 0.4402 0.4257 0.4341
March 0.4340 0.4250 0.4292
April 0.4448 0.4333 0.4377
May 0.4486 0.4403 0.4438
June 0.4527 0.4401 0.4459
July 0.4539 0.4485 0.4507
August 0.4600 0.4460 0.4535
September 0.4515 0.4416 0.4449
October 0.4609 0.4492 0.4532
November 0.4635 0.4544 0.4597
December 0.4690 0.4596 0.4658