2017 BWP to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3637 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.3312 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3478 ILS

2017 BWP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.3637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.3312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0325 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3604 to the December average rate of 0.3447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3637 was down 1.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3691, 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 1,819 ILS

2016 Average 1,763 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,656 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.75 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3630

0.3319

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 0.3515, compared to 0.3440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3515

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0181 ILS (High: 0.3545 / Low: 0.3364). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 ILS (High: 0.3637 / Low: 0.3568).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3604) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+5.16%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3604

2016 Avg (January) 0.3428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3637	0.3568	0.3604
February	0.3590	0.3511	0.3562
March	0.3593	0.3450	0.3535
April	0.3551	0.3415	0.3469
May	0.3517	0.3412	0.3462
June	0.3494	0.3413	0.3458
July	0.3528	0.3388	0.3467
August	0.3561	0.3479	0.3526
September	0.3537	0.3410	0.3474
October	0.3417	0.3335	0.3382
November	0.3392	0.3312	0.3345
December	0.3545	0.3364	0.3447