2017 BTN to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0619 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0534 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0553 ILS

2017 BTN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.0534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0560 to the December average rate of 0.0545, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0619 was up 4.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 310 ILS

2016 Average 286 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 267 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.30 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0571

0.0537

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0557, compared to 0.0549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0557

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0064 ILS (High: 0.0619 / Low: 0.0555). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ILS (High: 0.0546 / Low: 0.0538).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0568) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.15%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0568

2016 Avg (August) 0.0567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0567	0.0554	0.0560
February	0.0561	0.0546	0.0555
March	0.0560	0.0549	0.0554
April	0.0568	0.0560	0.0565
May	0.0564	0.0548	0.0557
June	0.0551	0.0540	0.0548
July	0.0557	0.0540	0.0550
August	0.0619	0.0555	0.0568
September	0.0560	0.0539	0.0548
October	0.0544	0.0534	0.0539
November	0.0546	0.0538	0.0542
December	0.0550	0.0540	0.0545