YEARLY HIGH
18.5480 BTN
YEARLY LOW
14.3250 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2359 BTN

2013 ILS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 18.5480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 14.3250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2230 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5337 to the December average rate of 17.6730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 18.5480 was up 25.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.7336, 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 92,740 BTN
2012 Average 68,373 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 71,625 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,115.16 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

18.2140
14.1992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BTN 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 15.0084, compared to 17.4633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.5752 BTN (High: 18.5480 / Low: 16.9728). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2819 BTN (High: 15.1532 / Low: 14.8713).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5752
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4751 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 17.5303) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.8199), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7104 (+36.74%).

2013 Avg (August) 17.5303
2012 Avg (August) 12.8199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6899 14.3250 14.5337
February 14.7597 14.4028 14.5659
March 14.9662 14.6729 14.7819
April 15.1532 14.8713 15.0185
May 15.3218 14.9786 15.1166
June 16.6351 15.3067 16.0336
July 16.9870 16.3411 16.5891
August 18.5480 16.9728 17.5303
September 18.5446 17.4666 17.8794
October 17.6854 17.2314 17.4044
November 18.0111 17.4672 17.7039
December 17.8151 17.4608 17.6730