YEARLY HIGH
0.4288 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.3830 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3983 ILS

2014 BWP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BWP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.4288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.3830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0458 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3913 to the December average rate of 0.4158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4288 was down 11.02% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4819, 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 2,144 ILS
2013 Average 2,152 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,915 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228.95 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4186
0.3846
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 0.3935, compared to 0.4032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0196 ILS (High: 0.4288 / Low: 0.4092). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 ILS (High: 0.4024 / Low: 0.3975).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.4158) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+3.31%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.4158
2013 Avg (December) 0.4025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3986 0.3830 0.3913
February 0.3970 0.3843 0.3914
March 0.3983 0.3887 0.3931
April 0.3997 0.3936 0.3966
May 0.4012 0.3949 0.3981
June 0.3980 0.3885 0.3908
July 0.3903 0.3849 0.3874
August 0.4018 0.3849 0.3942
September 0.4024 0.3975 0.3998
October 0.4151 0.3966 0.4066
November 0.4233 0.4087 0.4152
December 0.4288 0.4092 0.4158