2018 BBD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8889 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.6954 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7972 ILS

2018 BBD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1.8889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.6954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1935 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7105 to the December average rate of 1.8769, 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 1.8889 was down 2.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9346, 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 9,445 ILS

2017 Average 8,992 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 8,477 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 967.72 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8935

1.6938

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 1.7596, compared to 1.8347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7596

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0588 ILS (High: 1.7730 / Low: 1.7142). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 ILS (High: 1.8340 / Low: 1.8123).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0588

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

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 0.0363 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.8769) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1268 (+7.24%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.8769

2017 Avg (December) 1.7501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7379	1.6954	1.7105
February	1.7730	1.7142	1.7491
March	1.7540	1.7158	1.7331
April	1.7990	1.7512	1.7691
May	1.8134	1.7796	1.7939
June	1.8290	1.7790	1.8022
July	1.8340	1.8123	1.8213
August	1.8593	1.8038	1.8324
September	1.8201	1.7834	1.7961
October	1.8614	1.8121	1.8290
November	1.8693	1.8333	1.8524
December	1.8889	1.8606	1.8769