YEARLY HIGH
0.0067 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 ILS

2018 XAF to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0064 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0067 was up 3.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34 ILS
2017 Average 31 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 31 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.45 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0066
0.0063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0065, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 ILS (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0064).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+9.07%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0066
2017 Avg (February) 0.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064
February 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
March 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
April 0.0067 0.0066 0.0066
May 0.0066 0.0063 0.0065
June 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
July 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
August 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
September 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
October 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
November 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
December 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065