2013 BOB to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5411 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.5020 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5197 ILS

2013 BOB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.5411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5350 to the December average rate of 0.5067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5411 was down 7.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,706 ILS

2012 Average 2,775 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 2,510 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.53 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5378

0.5039

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5250, compared to 0.5143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0229 ILS (High: 0.5297 / Low: 0.5068). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 ILS (High: 0.5215 / Low: 0.5148).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.5350) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5525), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0175 (-3.16%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.5350

2012 Avg (January) 0.5525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5411	0.5316	0.5350
February	0.5331	0.5243	0.5282
March	0.5351	0.5180	0.5267
April	0.5215	0.5148	0.5185
May	0.5297	0.5068	0.5195
June	0.5282	0.5156	0.5221
July	0.5302	0.5168	0.5215
August	0.5288	0.5099	0.5175
September	0.5292	0.5064	0.5167
October	0.5159	0.5085	0.5119
November	0.5165	0.5098	0.5118
December	0.5103	0.5020	0.5067