YEARLY HIGH
2.2472 ILS
YEARLY LOW
2.0381 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1721 ILS

2016 BAM to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 2.2472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 2.0381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2091 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1935 to the December average rate of 2.0638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2472 was down 6.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,236 ILS
2015 Average 11,027 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 10,190 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,045.40 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2338
2.0483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.2031, compared to 2.1410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0856 ILS (High: 2.1626 / Low: 2.0770). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 ILS (High: 2.1853 / Low: 2.1565).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0856
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0548 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.2171) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2605), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0434 (-1.92%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.2171
2015 Avg (February) 2.2605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2165 2.1607 2.1935
February 2.2472 2.1751 2.2171
March 2.2228 2.1600 2.2000
April 2.2162 2.1631 2.1867
May 2.2271 2.1861 2.2026
June 2.2361 2.1881 2.2183
July 2.1990 2.1569 2.1809
August 2.1853 2.1565 2.1734
September 2.1733 2.1440 2.1563
October 2.1736 2.1413 2.1533
November 2.1626 2.0770 2.1186
December 2.0908 2.0381 2.0638