YEARLY HIGH
1.5935 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.4009 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5143 ILS

2026 BBD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.4009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1925 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5722 to the December average rate of 1.5134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5935 was down 16.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9094, 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 7,967 ILS
2025 Average 8,627 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 7,005 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 962.65 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5877
1.4021
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.5144, compared to 1.5134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0999 ILS (High: 1.5010 / Low: 1.4010). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0358 ILS (High: 1.5677 / Low: 1.5320).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0999
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0999 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.5722) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8076), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2353 (-13.02%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.5722
2025 Avg (January) 1.8076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5935 1.5453 1.5722
February 1.5677 1.5320 1.5515
March 1.5827 1.5338 1.5582
April 1.5734 1.4780 1.5174
May 1.4719 1.4009 1.4176
June 1.5010 1.4010 1.4696
July 1.5343 1.4911 1.5134