YEARLY HIGH
0.5862 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5026 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5601 BBD

2014 ILS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.5862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.5026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0836 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5725 to the December average rate of 0.5087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5862 was up 1.79% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5759, 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 2,931 BBD
2013 Average 2,772 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,513 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 418.15 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5916
0.5012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BBD 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 0.5747, compared to 0.5455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0268 BBD (High: 0.5861 / Low: 0.5593). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BBD (High: 0.5775 / Low: 0.5740).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 0.5841) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0289 (+5.20%).

2014 Avg (July) 0.5841
2013 Avg (July) 0.5552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5762 0.5697 0.5725
February 0.5725 0.5658 0.5689
March 0.5780 0.5717 0.5750
April 0.5775 0.5740 0.5754
May 0.5804 0.5736 0.5772
June 0.5839 0.5751 0.5793
July 0.5862 0.5817 0.5841
August 0.5861 0.5593 0.5717
September 0.5598 0.5434 0.5501
October 0.5460 0.5276 0.5364
November 0.5275 0.5134 0.5219
December 0.5130 0.5026 0.5087