2016 ILS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

444.4776 BIF

YEARLY LOW

389.9457 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

421.2693 BIF

2016 ILS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 444.4776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 389.9457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.5319 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 395.5774 to the December average rate of 437.2359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 444.4776 was up 2.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 433.9261, 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 2,222,388 BIF

2015 Average 2,016,107 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,949,728 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 272,659.64 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

446.7783

390.9228

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 406.0021, compared to 436.5364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.5343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 406.0021

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 436.5364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 33.9548 BIF (High: 436.7005 / Low: 402.7458). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2136 BIF (High: 443.9917 / Low: 439.7781).

June Spread (Volatile) ±33.9548

September Spread (Stable) ±4.2136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.4837 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 436.6400) against the same month in 2015 (average: 403.0490), the exchange rate shifted by +33.5910 (+8.33%).

2016 Avg (October) 436.6400

2015 Avg (October) 403.0490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	401.0909	389.9457	395.5774
February	403.2278	394.9843	399.5183
March	415.6667	397.9774	403.9930
April	416.9215	407.6233	411.9451
May	414.8428	400.1644	408.9773
June	436.7005	402.7458	416.0015
July	436.0874	425.8829	430.0183
August	443.3397	432.2758	437.8681
September	443.9917	439.7781	442.1237
October	444.4776	432.0842	436.6400
November	440.2086	431.2083	435.3324
December	442.0576	431.5988	437.2359