YEARLY HIGH
17.8900 BTN
YEARLY LOW
16.9330 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5025 BTN

2016 ILS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 17.8900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 16.9330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9570 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0375 to the December average rate of 17.7112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.8900 was up 2.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.4579, 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 89,450 BTN
2015 Average 82,545 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 84,665 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,785.12 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.8084
16.9674
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 17.4078, compared to 17.5971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.5193 BTN (High: 17.8900 / Low: 17.3707). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1394 BTN (High: 17.8063 / Low: 17.6669).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5193
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.2616 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 17.5919) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.9827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6091 (+3.59%).

2016 Avg (November) 17.5919
2015 Avg (November) 16.9827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2350 16.9330 17.0375
February 17.5823 17.1467 17.4785
March 17.6082 17.1462 17.3238
April 17.7483 17.4331 17.6228
May 17.7510 17.3708 17.5506
June 17.5998 17.2943 17.4339
July 17.5830 17.3120 17.4327
August 17.8437 17.4153 17.6318
September 17.8063 17.6669 17.7383
October 17.7959 17.3118 17.4767
November 17.8900 17.3707 17.5919
December 17.8876 17.4878 17.7112