YEARLY HIGH
1.8895 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.7364 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8050 ILS

2013 BBD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.8895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.7364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1531 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8684 to the December average rate of 1.7513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8895 was down 7.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.0398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,447 ILS
2012 Average 9,635 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 8,682 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 765.30 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8801
1.7396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8331, compared to 1.7768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0743 ILS (High: 1.8521 / Low: 1.7778). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 ILS (High: 1.7806 / Low: 1.7604).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0743
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.8684) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.9044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0360 (-1.89%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.8684
2012 Avg (January) 1.9044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8895 1.8580 1.8684
February 1.8638 1.8373 1.8470
March 1.8671 1.8150 1.8408
April 1.8207 1.7959 1.8110
May 1.8521 1.7778 1.8162
June 1.8458 1.7960 1.8154
July 1.8307 1.7833 1.8013
August 1.8257 1.7659 1.7873
September 1.8239 1.7508 1.7843
October 1.7822 1.7586 1.7687
November 1.7806 1.7604 1.7680
December 1.7630 1.7364 1.7513