YEARLY HIGH
10.2478 ILS
YEARLY LOW
9.1865 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5401 ILS

2017 BHD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 10.2478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 9.1865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0613 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1221 to the December average rate of 9.2832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.2478 was down 3.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.5723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,239 ILS
2016 Average 50,913 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 45,933 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,306.53 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.2060
9.1993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 9.7088, compared to 9.3714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3374 ILS (High: 10.0085 / Low: 9.6711). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1279 ILS (High: 9.3736 / Low: 9.2457).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3374
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1279

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 0.2450 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 10.1221) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.4751), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3530 (-3.37%).

2017 Avg (January) 10.1221
2016 Avg (January) 10.4751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2478 9.9998 10.1221
February 10.0085 9.6711 9.8772
March 9.8278 9.5869 9.6913
April 9.7457 9.6056 9.6782
May 9.6004 9.3794 9.5238
June 9.4212 9.2510 9.3604
July 9.4906 9.2510 9.4075
August 9.6368 9.4430 9.5478
September 9.4996 9.2666 9.3632
October 9.3736 9.2457 9.3063
November 9.4133 9.2599 9.3206
December 9.4100 9.1865 9.2832