YEARLY HIGH
0.5331 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4942 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5148 BBD

2015 ILS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ILS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.5331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.4942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5068 to the December average rate of 0.5165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5331 was down 9.07% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5862, 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 2,665 BBD
2014 Average 2,800 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,471 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.42 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5305
0.4972
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 0.5116, compared to 0.5180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0214 BBD (High: 0.5300 / Low: 0.5086). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 BBD (High: 0.5174 / Low: 0.5090).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0214
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 0.5233) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5793), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0560 (-9.66%).

2015 Avg (June) 0.5233
2014 Avg (June) 0.5793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5122 0.4986 0.5068
February 0.5199 0.5023 0.5135
March 0.5088 0.4942 0.5000
April 0.5180 0.5014 0.5084
May 0.5248 0.5142 0.5177
June 0.5331 0.5168 0.5233
July 0.5314 0.5226 0.5277
August 0.5300 0.5086 0.5212
September 0.5172 0.5067 0.5113
October 0.5231 0.5083 0.5172
November 0.5174 0.5090 0.5140
December 0.5232 0.5129 0.5165