YEARLY HIGH
0.4614 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.2587 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4081 ILS

2026 BOB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.2587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2026 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4547 to the December average rate of 0.2587, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4614 was down 16.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5531, 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 2,307 ILS
2025 Average 2,496 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,294 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,013.18 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4743
0.2391
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.4382, compared to 0.3179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.1787 ILS (High: 0.4393 / Low: 0.2606). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 0.2587 / Low: 0.2587).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1787
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1183 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4547) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5229), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0682 (-13.05%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4547
2025 Avg (January) 0.5229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4614 0.4472 0.4547
February 0.4545 0.4433 0.4491
March 0.4570 0.4443 0.4508
April 0.4564 0.4266 0.4392
May 0.4259 0.4055 0.4103
June 0.4340 0.4055 0.4251
July 0.4393 0.2606 0.3770
August 0.2587 0.2587 0.2587