2026 BAM to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9128 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.6678 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8011 ILS

2026 BAM to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.9128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.6678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2450 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8855 to the December average rate of 1.8004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9128 was down 12.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.1795, 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 9,564 ILS

2025 Average 9,955 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 8,339 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,225.01 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9051

1.6692

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.8066, compared to 1.7845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8066

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0953 ILS (High: 1.7630 / Low: 1.6678). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 1.8004 / Low: 1.8004).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0953

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.1243 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.8855) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.9134), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0280 (-1.46%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.8855

2025 Avg (January) 1.9134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9128	1.8663	1.8855
February	1.8949	1.8583	1.8769
March	1.8950	1.8265	1.8433
April	1.8567	1.7677	1.8131
May	1.7630	1.6678	1.6888
June	1.7512	1.6679	1.7323
July	1.7977	1.7387	1.7687
August	1.8004	1.8004	1.8004