2013 BWP to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4819 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.3967 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4306 ILS

2013 BWP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.4819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0852 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4714 to the December average rate of 0.4025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4819 was down 9.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,410 ILS

2012 Average 2,524 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,984 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.04 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4783

0.3956

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.4474, compared to 0.4138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0212 ILS (High: 0.4587 / Low: 0.4375). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 ILS (High: 0.4182 / Low: 0.4116).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4714) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5110), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0396 (-7.75%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4714

2012 Avg (January) 0.5110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4819	0.4615	0.4714
February	0.4648	0.4573	0.4611
March	0.4587	0.4375	0.4481
April	0.4500	0.4392	0.4435
May	0.4431	0.4250	0.4380
June	0.4332	0.4167	0.4223
July	0.4244	0.4174	0.4202
August	0.4182	0.4116	0.4159
September	0.4226	0.4137	0.4172
October	0.4207	0.4130	0.4173
November	0.4149	0.4039	0.4096
December	0.4084	0.3967	0.4025