YEARLY HIGH
4.0781 ILS
YEARLY LOW
3.3639 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6853 ILS

2023 BMD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 4.0781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 3.3639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7142 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4441 to the December average rate of 3.6641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.0781 was up 13.73% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.5859, 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 20,391 ILS
2022 Average 16,794 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 16,819 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,571.10 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.0324
3.3906
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 3.5917, compared to 3.7790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.3305 ILS (High: 4.0141 / Low: 3.6837). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0495 ILS (High: 3.8455 / Low: 3.7960).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3305
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1757 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 3.9789) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4374 (+12.35%).

2023 Avg (October) 3.9789
2022 Avg (October) 3.5415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5517 3.3639 3.4441
February 3.6678 3.3906 3.5443
March 3.6705 3.5441 3.6155
April 3.6723 3.5755 3.6349
May 3.7349 3.6216 3.6704
June 3.7507 3.5546 3.6413
July 3.7166 3.5895 3.6661
August 3.8036 3.6364 3.7448
September 3.8455 3.7960 3.8165
October 4.0781 3.8099 3.9789
November 4.0141 3.6837 3.8033
December 3.7240 3.6008 3.6641