YEARLY HIGH
0.3078 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.2632 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2919 ILS

2021 BWP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.3078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.2632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2945 to the December average rate of 0.2672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3078 was down 7.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3326, 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 1,539 ILS
2020 Average 1,504 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,316 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.16 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3072
0.2636
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 0.3005, compared to 0.2832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0170 ILS (High: 0.3009 / Low: 0.2838). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 ILS (High: 0.3018 / Low: 0.2974).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.3036) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+2.85%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.3036
2020 Avg (June) 0.2952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3009 0.2838 0.2945
February 0.3045 0.2971 0.3005
March 0.3018 0.2974 0.3001
April 0.3031 0.2986 0.3011
May 0.3077 0.2970 0.3033
June 0.3078 0.2985 0.3036
July 0.3021 0.2919 0.2974
August 0.2939 0.2854 0.2895
September 0.2935 0.2834 0.2895
October 0.2883 0.2770 0.2855
November 0.2746 0.2646 0.2701
December 0.2712 0.2632 0.2672