2018 ILS to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.4425 BTN

YEARLY LOW

18.0739 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.0139 BTN

2018 ILS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 20.4425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 18.0739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3686 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5998 to the December average rate of 18.8207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.4425 was up 9.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.7095, 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 102,212 BTN

2017 Average 90,480 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 90,369 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,843.00 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.2925

18.2319

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 18.6563, compared to 19.3714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6563

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.1552 BTN (High: 19.8701 / Low: 18.7148). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2371 BTN (High: 18.9167 / Low: 18.6796).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1552

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7263 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 20.1207) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.5398), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5809 (+8.53%).

2018 Avg (October) 20.1207

2017 Avg (October) 18.5398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.7402	18.3343	18.5998
February	18.7469	18.0739	18.4036
March	18.9398	18.5342	18.7618
April	18.7527	18.3815	18.5588
May	19.1442	18.3783	18.8117
June	18.9167	18.6796	18.8023
July	19.0102	18.6968	18.8522
August	19.6667	18.5186	18.9806
September	20.3033	19.6590	20.0599
October	20.4425	19.7135	20.1207
November	19.8701	18.7148	19.3944
December	19.2059	18.5013	18.8207