2014 ILS to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 ILS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the ILS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 455.4314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 391.9862.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.4451 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 443.3896 to the December average rate of 398.0928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 455.4314 was up 2.20% compared to the 2013 peak of 445.6073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 445.1597, compared to 424.2476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.9121 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 20.7490 BIF (High: 451.9132 / Low: 431.1642). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3073 BIF (High: 447.5551 / Low: 443.2478).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 16.9096 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 452.3523) against the same month in 2013 (average: 429.0614), the exchange rate shifted by +23.2909 (+5.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 445.7921 | 440.9174 | 443.3896 |
| February | 445.4785 | 438.1035 | 441.1818 |
| March | 449.0585 | 443.2584 | 446.3276 |
| April | 447.5551 | 443.2478 | 445.6627 |
| May | 449.4638 | 442.2195 | 446.4911 |
| June | 452.6024 | 445.4132 | 447.9055 |
| July | 455.4314 | 447.9916 | 452.3523 |
| August | 451.9132 | 431.1642 | 442.9954 |
| September | 434.5787 | 420.9394 | 426.0858 |
| October | 424.2019 | 411.6720 | 418.2461 |
| November | 413.3303 | 401.3147 | 407.7134 |
| December | 403.0933 | 391.9862 | 398.0928 |