YEARLY HIGH
455.4314 BIF
YEARLY LOW
391.9862 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
434.7037 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,277,157 BIF
2013 Average 2,147,522 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,959,931 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 317,225.67 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

457.7782
392.6668
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 445.1597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 424.2476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.7490
April Spread (Stable) ±4.3073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.9096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2014 Avg (July) 452.3523
2013 Avg (July) 429.0614

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