YEARLY HIGH
1.8754 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.6875 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7876 ILS

2018 BZD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1.8754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.6875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1878 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7023 to the December average rate of 1.8621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8754 was down 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BZD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,377 ILS
2017 Average 8,943 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 8,438 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 939.09 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8780
1.6863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.7509, compared to 1.8242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0576 ILS (High: 1.7638 / Low: 1.7062). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 ILS (High: 1.8257 / Low: 1.8037).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0576
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.8621) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1210 (+6.95%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.8621
2017 Avg (December) 1.7411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7318 1.6875 1.7023
February 1.7638 1.7062 1.7401
March 1.7453 1.7092 1.7250
April 1.7889 1.7430 1.7605
May 1.8045 1.7701 1.7848
June 1.8201 1.7697 1.7929
July 1.8257 1.8037 1.8124
August 1.8501 1.7940 1.8240
September 1.8105 1.7761 1.7869
October 1.8516 1.8038 1.8202
November 1.8542 1.8178 1.8397
December 1.8754 1.8413 1.8621