YEARLY HIGH
545.0592 BIF
YEARLY LOW
478.2965 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
517.1176 BIF

2019 ILS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 545.0592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 478.2965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.7627 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 489.6842 to the December average rate of 540.3306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 545.0592 was up 4.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 522.3018, 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 2,725,296 BIF
2018 Average 2,474,050 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,391,482 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333,813.48 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

545.3953
484.6195
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 504.5746, compared to 529.6605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.0859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 504.5746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 529.6605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 18.3274 BIF (High: 496.6239 / Low: 478.2965). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4315 BIF (High: 515.8767 / Low: 508.4452).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.3274
May Spread (Stable) ±7.4315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 540.3306) against the same month in 2018 (average: 481.5348), the exchange rate shifted by +58.7958 (+12.21%).

2019 Avg (December) 540.3306
2018 Avg (December) 481.5348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 496.6239 478.2965 489.6842
February 505.9646 493.7814 500.2794
March 509.3442 497.7854 503.0751
April 514.4068 504.4019 509.8757
May 515.8767 508.4452 511.8084
June 520.4721 504.5553 512.7249
July 527.4917 514.5104 520.0162
August 531.7742 516.3803 525.6149
September 534.1412 521.2551 526.4382
October 532.3259 523.7657 528.2483
November 542.3297 529.4567 537.3149
December 545.0592 536.2391 540.3306