YEARLY HIGH
2.0263 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.7364 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9356 BOB

2014 ILS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 2.0263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 1.7364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2898 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9788 to the December average rate of 1.7579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.0263 was up 1.73% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.9919, 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 10,131 BOB
2013 Average 9,625 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 8,682 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,449.16 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.0444
1.7318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BOB 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 1.9860, compared to 1.8851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0895 BOB (High: 2.0248 / Low: 1.9352). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 BOB (High: 1.9949 / Low: 1.9825).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0895
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0735 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 2.0183) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.9176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1007 (+5.25%).

2014 Avg (July) 2.0183
2013 Avg (July) 1.9176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9917 1.9700 1.9788
February 1.9786 1.9536 1.9652
March 1.9998 1.9768 1.9876
April 1.9949 1.9825 1.9889
May 2.0076 1.9814 1.9942
June 2.0177 1.9862 2.0012
July 2.0263 2.0100 2.0183
August 2.0248 1.9352 1.9755
September 1.9376 1.8764 1.9021
October 1.8850 1.8255 1.8539
November 1.8244 1.7744 1.8031
December 1.7732 1.7364 1.7579