YEARLY HIGH
798.4641 BIF
YEARLY LOW
562.4203 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
689.3193 BIF

2023 ILS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 798.4641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 562.4203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 236.0437 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 600.8568 to the December average rate of 778.1324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 798.4641 was up 23.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 647.6122, 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 3,992,320 BIF
2022 Average 3,043,516 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,812,102 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,180,218.74 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

798.7373
551.4785
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 626.8343, compared to 751.8042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 124.9699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 626.8343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 751.8042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 205.6537 BIF (High: 772.4546 / Low: 566.8009). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.1496 BIF (High: 747.6626 / Low: 735.5129).

May Spread (Volatile) ±205.6537
September Spread (Stable) ±12.1496

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 29.4216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.4216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 777.2386) against the same month in 2022 (average: 601.5061), the exchange rate shifted by +175.7325 (+29.22%).

2023 Avg (June) 777.2386
2022 Avg (June) 601.5061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 615.2779 582.6008 600.8568
February 611.4130 562.7398 585.2726
March 585.9521 562.4203 574.3222
April 582.2440 564.6343 572.0834
May 772.4546 566.8009 651.2324
June 798.4641 753.1988 777.2386
July 789.5805 757.1042 771.9185
August 779.0749 743.9799 756.9612
September 747.6626 735.5129 743.0737
October 745.9865 697.1038 713.6520
November 772.4524 707.1156 747.0877
December 792.5778 764.6670 778.1324