YEARLY HIGH
0.3531 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.3137 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3315 ILS

2019 BWP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.3531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.3137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3498 to the December average rate of 0.3234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3531 was down 5.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3747, 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 1,765 ILS
2018 Average 1,764 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,569 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.71 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3528
0.3161
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 0.3396, compared to 0.3233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0134 ILS (High: 0.3395 / Low: 0.3261). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 ILS (High: 0.3403 / Low: 0.3355).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3498) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3511), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.38%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3498
2018 Avg (January) 0.3511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3531 0.3447 0.3498
February 0.3530 0.3413 0.3457
March 0.3448 0.3345 0.3381
April 0.3403 0.3355 0.3374
May 0.3361 0.3311 0.3339
June 0.3395 0.3261 0.3328
July 0.3364 0.3266 0.3339
August 0.3249 0.3144 0.3192
September 0.3266 0.3137 0.3219
October 0.3269 0.3148 0.3216
November 0.3233 0.3176 0.3200
December 0.3265 0.3194 0.3234