2021 BBD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6689 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.5383 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6160 ILS

2021 BBD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.6689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.5383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1306 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6159 to the December average rate of 1.5666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.6689 was down 13.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.9196, 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 8,345 ILS

2020 Average 8,599 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 7,692 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 652.86 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.6681

1.5510

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 1.6347, compared to 1.5973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0761 ILS (High: 1.6412 / Low: 1.5651). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 ILS (High: 1.6132 / Low: 1.5993).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0761

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 1.6584) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7947), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1364 (-7.60%).

2021 Avg (March) 1.6584

2020 Avg (March) 1.7947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6412	1.5651	1.6159
February	1.6566	1.6199	1.6371
March	1.6689	1.6461	1.6584
April	1.6670	1.6189	1.6401
May	1.6447	1.6215	1.6296
June	1.6393	1.6196	1.6269
July	1.6499	1.6134	1.6358
August	1.6243	1.6021	1.6122
September	1.6132	1.5993	1.6027
October	1.6193	1.5788	1.6056
November	1.5927	1.5383	1.5608
December	1.5847	1.5471	1.5666