2020 BWP to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3326 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.2858 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3008 ILS

2020 BWP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.3326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.2858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0468 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3226 to the December average rate of 0.2979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3326 was down 5.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3531, 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 1,663 ILS

2019 Average 1,657 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,429 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 233.76 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3257

0.2886

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 0.3048, compared to 0.2969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3048

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0364 ILS (High: 0.3326 / Low: 0.2961). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 ILS (High: 0.2988 / Low: 0.2939).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0364

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3134) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0247 (-7.30%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3134

2019 Avg (March) 0.3381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3277	0.3159	0.3226
February	0.3164	0.3084	0.3123
March	0.3326	0.2961	0.3134
April	0.3008	0.2858	0.2933
May	0.2967	0.2879	0.2917
June	0.2991	0.2907	0.2952
July	0.2992	0.2924	0.2963
August	0.2955	0.2886	0.2920
September	0.3023	0.2918	0.2976
October	0.2988	0.2939	0.2963
November	0.3039	0.2986	0.3011
December	0.3005	0.2952	0.2979