YEARLY HIGH
0.5073 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.4560 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4821 BGN

2017 ILS to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.5073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.4560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0513 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4822 to the December average rate of 0.4718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5073 was up 3.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4906, 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 2,537 BGN
2016 Average 2,303 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,280 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.39 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5048
0.4555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BGN 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 0.4938, compared to 0.4703 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) 0.4938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0275 BGN (High: 0.4911 / Low: 0.4636). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 BGN (High: 0.4739 / Low: 0.4684).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0184 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.4936) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0425 (+9.42%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.4936
2016 Avg (February) 0.4511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4863 0.4794 0.4822
February 0.5073 0.4815 0.4936
March 0.5056 0.4969 0.5007
April 0.5065 0.4921 0.5006
May 0.4992 0.4852 0.4925
June 0.4978 0.4888 0.4933
July 0.4911 0.4636 0.4780
August 0.4653 0.4560 0.4596
September 0.4702 0.4601 0.4649
October 0.4774 0.4708 0.4741
November 0.4804 0.4671 0.4735
December 0.4739 0.4684 0.4718