YEARLY HIGH
9.9321 ILS
YEARLY LOW
9.1612 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4526 ILS

2019 BHD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BHD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.9321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.1612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7709 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7782 to the December average rate of 9.2144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.9321 was down 0.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.0215, 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 49,661 ILS
2018 Average 47,644 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 45,806 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,854.58 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.8346
9.1580
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 9.5982, compared to 9.3071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3004 ILS (High: 9.9321 / Low: 9.6317). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0991 ILS (High: 9.6416 / Low: 9.5425).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0991

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1606 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 9.7782) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.0761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7021 (+7.74%).

2019 Avg (January) 9.7782
2018 Avg (January) 9.0761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9321 9.6317 9.7782
February 9.6932 9.5653 9.6176
March 9.6416 9.5425 9.5975
April 9.6296 9.4524 9.5322
May 9.6372 9.4380 9.5221
June 9.6343 9.4603 9.5414
July 9.4818 9.2681 9.4038
August 9.4709 9.2174 9.3137
September 9.4118 9.2190 9.3376
October 9.4001 9.2255 9.3300
November 9.3569 9.1663 9.2430
December 9.2758 9.1612 9.2144