YEARLY HIGH
0.4907 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4450 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4606 BAM

2016 ILS to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.4907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.4450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0457 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4559 to the December average rate of 0.4846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4907 was up 2.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4771, 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 2,453 BAM
2015 Average 2,269 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,225 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228.26 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4880
0.4474
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 0.4539, compared to 0.4672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0191 BAM (High: 0.4815 / Low: 0.4624). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 BAM (High: 0.4637 / Low: 0.4576).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4846) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+4.57%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4846
2015 Avg (December) 0.4634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4628 0.4512 0.4559
February 0.4598 0.4450 0.4511
March 0.4630 0.4499 0.4546
April 0.4623 0.4512 0.4573
May 0.4574 0.4490 0.4540
June 0.4570 0.4472 0.4508
July 0.4636 0.4548 0.4585
August 0.4637 0.4576 0.4601
September 0.4664 0.4601 0.4638
October 0.4670 0.4601 0.4644
November 0.4815 0.4624 0.4721
December 0.4907 0.4783 0.4846