YEARLY HIGH
0.4223 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.3878 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4084 BAM

2013 ILS to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 0.4223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.3878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0346 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3940 to the December average rate of 0.4078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4223 was up 3.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,112 BAM
2012 Average 1,977 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,939 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.78 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4174
0.3919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BAM 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 0.4067, compared to 0.4100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0175 BAM (High: 0.4197 / Low: 0.4022). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 BAM (High: 0.4099 / Low: 0.4050).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.4153) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+3.85%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.4153
2012 Avg (May) 0.3999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3987 0.3878 0.3940
February 0.4030 0.3890 0.3965
March 0.4197 0.4022 0.4101
April 0.4217 0.4116 0.4149
May 0.4223 0.4085 0.4153
June 0.4143 0.4053 0.4091
July 0.4182 0.4108 0.4152
August 0.4154 0.4008 0.4110
September 0.4151 0.4070 0.4106
October 0.4094 0.4016 0.4056
November 0.4143 0.4056 0.4101
December 0.4099 0.4050 0.4078