YEARLY HIGH
1.8490 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.7357 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7974 BOB

2016 ILS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 1.8490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.7357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1133 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7498 to the December average rate of 1.8062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8490 was up 0.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8393, 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 9,245 BOB
2015 Average 8,887 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 8,678 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 566.56 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8462
1.7411
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 1.7836, compared to 1.8111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0737 BOB (High: 1.8475 / Low: 1.7738). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 BOB (High: 1.8458 / Low: 1.8264).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0737
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.8233) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0688 (+3.92%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.8233
2015 Avg (April) 1.7545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7786 1.7357 1.7498
February 1.7840 1.7451 1.7655
March 1.8128 1.7484 1.7695
April 1.8490 1.8061 1.8233
May 1.8475 1.7738 1.8090
June 1.8032 1.7666 1.7849
July 1.8149 1.7674 1.7882
August 1.8396 1.8027 1.8225
September 1.8458 1.8264 1.8374
October 1.8407 1.7935 1.8113
November 1.8218 1.7828 1.8007
December 1.8267 1.7872 1.8062