YEARLY HIGH
445.6073 BIF
YEARLY LOW
398.3777 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
429.4982 BIF

2013 ILS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 445.6073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 398.3777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.2296 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.8316 to the December average rate of 441.5972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 445.6073 was up 7.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 413.7066, 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 2,228,037 BIF
2012 Average 1,820,865 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,991,889 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236,147.81 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

445.1737
402.2550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BIF 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 424.6237, compared to 434.3727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 424.6237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 434.3727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 29.8132 BIF (High: 433.6972 / Low: 403.8841). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1356 BIF (High: 439.4774 / Low: 434.3419).

March Spread (Volatile) ±29.8132
November Spread (Stable) ±5.1356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.2755 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 441.5972) against the same month in 2012 (average: 403.5028), the exchange rate shifted by +38.0944 (+9.44%).

2013 Avg (December) 441.5972
2012 Avg (December) 403.5028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 420.2900 398.3777 405.8316
February 429.8970 416.7235 424.2350
March 433.6972 403.8841 423.0823
April 437.6257 430.7542 433.8347
May 444.4068 420.6858 432.5169
June 435.6900 420.4986 428.2414
July 434.1175 423.1769 429.0614
August 436.0487 420.3264 430.0244
September 440.0057 420.5863 431.5283
October 440.0690 432.0781 436.0859
November 439.4774 434.3419 437.9389
December 445.6073 438.9755 441.5972