2018 BWP to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3747 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.3260 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3529 ILS

2018 BWP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.3747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.3260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0488 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3511 to the December average rate of 0.3510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3747 was up 3.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3637, 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 1,874 ILS

2017 Average 1,739 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,630 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.79 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3695

0.3297

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 0.3600, compared to 0.3459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3600

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0231 ILS (High: 0.3588 / Low: 0.3357). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 ILS (High: 0.3693 / Low: 0.3635).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3660) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+2.76%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3660

2017 Avg (February) 0.3562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3586	0.3454	0.3511
February	0.3747	0.3580	0.3660
March	0.3696	0.3588	0.3623
April	0.3693	0.3635	0.3662
May	0.3667	0.3561	0.3616
June	0.3582	0.3476	0.3526
July	0.3594	0.3502	0.3535
August	0.3588	0.3357	0.3468
September	0.3421	0.3260	0.3330
October	0.3481	0.3357	0.3428
November	0.3538	0.3427	0.3483
December	0.3570	0.3490	0.3510