YEARLY HIGH
0.0492 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0412 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0443 ILS

2017 BDT to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0481 to the December average rate of 0.0423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0492 was down 3.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246 ILS
2016 Average 244 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 206 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.74 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0487
0.0417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.0455, compared to 0.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0024 ILS (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0432). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ILS (High: 0.0441 / Low: 0.0433).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0481) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0503), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-4.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0481
2016 Avg (January) 0.0503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0492 0.0474 0.0481
February 0.0473 0.0457 0.0466
March 0.0465 0.0449 0.0456
April 0.0456 0.0432 0.0447
May 0.0450 0.0436 0.0443
June 0.0441 0.0433 0.0438
July 0.0446 0.0433 0.0439
August 0.0450 0.0437 0.0445
September 0.0441 0.0426 0.0432
October 0.0437 0.0420 0.0427
November 0.0435 0.0412 0.0423
December 0.0429 0.0417 0.0423