YEARLY HIGH
3.3378 ILS
YEARLY LOW
3.0767 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2319 ILS

2021 BMD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BMD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 3.3378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 3.0767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2611 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2319 to the December average rate of 3.1333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.3378 was down 13.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.8392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,689 ILS
2020 Average 17,198 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 15,383 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,305.72 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.3362
3.1021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 3.2693, compared to 3.1946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1521 ILS (High: 3.2824 / Low: 3.1303). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 ILS (High: 3.2264 / Low: 3.1987).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1521
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0897 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 3.3167) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.5895), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2728 (-7.60%).

2021 Avg (March) 3.3167
2020 Avg (March) 3.5895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2824 3.1303 3.2319
February 3.3132 3.2398 3.2742
March 3.3378 3.2923 3.3167
April 3.3340 3.2377 3.2802
May 3.2893 3.2431 3.2591
June 3.2786 3.2392 3.2537
July 3.2997 3.2269 3.2715
August 3.2486 3.2041 3.2244
September 3.2264 3.1987 3.2055
October 3.2385 3.1577 3.2113
November 3.1854 3.0767 3.1216
December 3.1694 3.0943 3.1333