YEARLY HIGH
1062.1554 BIF
YEARLY LOW
923.9467 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
981.6917 BIF

2026 ILS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 1062.1554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 923.9467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.2086 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 941.2886 to the December average rate of 979.4447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1062.1554 was up 13.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 932.1759, 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 5,310,777 BIF
2025 Average 4,294,380 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,619,734 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 691,043.06 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1060.7399
930.4294
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 981.7240, compared to 981.5946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 981.7240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 981.5946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 70.2612 BIF (High: 1060.5385 / Low: 990.2773). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BIF (High: 979.4447 / Low: 979.4447).

June Spread (Volatile) ±70.2612
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 35.3109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.3109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1049.8807) against the same month in 2025 (average: 828.6323), the exchange rate shifted by +221.2484 (+26.70%).

2026 Avg (May) 1049.8807
2025 Avg (May) 828.6323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 959.3529 927.8309 941.2886
February 966.4237 944.7069 954.5699
March 966.4583 923.9467 950.2838
April 1008.7851 944.1337 979.7514
May 1062.1554 1010.9554 1049.8807
June 1060.5385 990.2773 1014.5698
July 997.4189 968.9572 983.7444
August 979.4447 979.4447 979.4447