2026 BGN to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9122 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.6682 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8014 ILS

2026 BGN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.9122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1.6682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2441 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8864 to the December average rate of 1.8058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9122 was down 11.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.1610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,561 ILS

2025 Average 9,958 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 8,341 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,220.26 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9061

1.6704

JanuMarcMayJuly

BGN 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 1.8061, compared to 1.7873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8061

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1083 ILS (High: 1.8781 / Low: 1.7698). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 1.8058 / Low: 1.8058).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1083

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1234 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.8864) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.9137), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0272 (-1.42%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.8864

2025 Avg (January) 1.9137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9122	1.8652	1.8864
February	1.8945	1.8592	1.8760
March	1.8855	1.8172	1.8414
April	1.8781	1.7698	1.8135
May	1.7642	1.6706	1.6901
June	1.7501	1.6682	1.7292
July	1.8039	1.7372	1.7688
August	1.8058	1.8058	1.8058