2018 BAM to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2613 ILS

YEARLY LOW

2.0929 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1715 ILS

2018 BAM to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 2.2613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.0929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1685 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1319 to the December average rate of 2.1845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2613 was up 3.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1916, 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 11,307 ILS

2017 Average 10,380 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 10,464 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 842.38 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2324

2.1228

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 2.1787, compared to 2.1644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1044 ILS (High: 2.2267 / Low: 2.1223). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0430 ILS (High: 2.2508 / Low: 2.2078).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1044

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0430

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 0.0526 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.2094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1820 (+8.98%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.2094

2017 Avg (February) 2.0274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1797	2.0929	2.1319
February	2.2613	2.1703	2.2094
March	2.2225	2.1556	2.1852
April	2.2508	2.2078	2.2233
May	2.2267	2.1223	2.1707
June	2.1865	2.1229	2.1516
July	2.2309	2.1576	2.1817
August	2.2171	2.1318	2.1644
September	2.2047	2.1186	2.1472
October	2.1824	2.1292	2.1491
November	2.2135	2.1250	2.1592
December	2.2083	2.1533	2.1845