2018 ILS to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4778 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.4422 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4606 BAM

2018 ILS to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.4778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.4422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4691 to the December average rate of 0.4578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4778 was down 5.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5070, 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 2,389 BAM

2017 Average 2,410 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 2,211 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.99 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4711

0.4479

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 0.4591, compared to 0.4621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4591

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0221 BAM (High: 0.4712 / Low: 0.4491). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 BAM (High: 0.4529 / Low: 0.4443).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4823), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0132 (-2.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4691

2017 Avg (January) 0.4823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4778	0.4588	0.4691
February	0.4608	0.4422	0.4527
March	0.4639	0.4499	0.4576
April	0.4529	0.4443	0.4498
May	0.4712	0.4491	0.4608
June	0.4711	0.4573	0.4648
July	0.4635	0.4482	0.4584
August	0.4691	0.4510	0.4621
September	0.4720	0.4536	0.4658
October	0.4697	0.4582	0.4653
November	0.4706	0.4518	0.4632
December	0.4644	0.4528	0.4578