2017 ILS to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5070 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.4563 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4822 BAM

2017 ILS to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.5070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.4563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0508 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4823 to the December average rate of 0.4719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5070 was up 3.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4907, 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 2,535 BAM

2016 Average 2,303 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 2,281 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 253.78 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5049

0.4558

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 0.4939, compared to 0.4705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4939

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0243 BAM (High: 0.5057 / Low: 0.4814). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BAM (High: 0.4739 / Low: 0.4688).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0243

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5008) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0462 (+10.17%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5008

2016 Avg (March) 0.4546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4865	0.4791	0.4823
February	0.5057	0.4814	0.4933
March	0.5070	0.4967	0.5008
April	0.5066	0.4923	0.5007
May	0.4997	0.4851	0.4927
June	0.4975	0.4890	0.4936
July	0.4909	0.4673	0.4784
August	0.4653	0.4563	0.4599
September	0.4714	0.4601	0.4649
October	0.4772	0.4696	0.4739
November	0.4807	0.4672	0.4738
December	0.4739	0.4688	0.4719