2018 XCD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3979 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.2547 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3300 ILS

2018 XCD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1.3979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.2547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1432 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2658 to the December average rate of 1.3890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3979 was down 2.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,989 ILS

2017 Average 6,655 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 6,273 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 716.16 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4013

1.2535

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.3022, compared to 1.3577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3022

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0435 ILS (High: 1.3121 / Low: 1.2686). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 ILS (High: 1.3572 / Low: 1.3412).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

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 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.3890) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0938 (+7.24%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.3890

2017 Avg (December) 1.2952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2861	1.2547	1.2658
February	1.3121	1.2686	1.2944
March	1.2980	1.2698	1.2825
April	1.3314	1.2960	1.3092
May	1.3420	1.3170	1.3276
June	1.3535	1.3165	1.3337
July	1.3572	1.3412	1.3479
August	1.3759	1.3349	1.3561
September	1.3469	1.3198	1.3292
October	1.3775	1.3410	1.3535
November	1.3834	1.3567	1.3708
December	1.3979	1.3769	1.3890