YEARLY HIGH
2.5208 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.0751 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3277 BWP

2013 ILS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.5208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 2.0751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4457 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1218 to the December average rate of 2.4847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5208 was up 20.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.0916, 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 12,604 BWP
2012 Average 9,911 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 10,375 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,228.51 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5210
2.0855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BWP 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 2.2381, compared to 2.4173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1054 BWP (High: 2.2855 / Low: 2.1801). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 BWP (High: 2.1869 / Low: 2.1516).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1054
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.4847) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4068 (+19.58%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.4847
2012 Avg (December) 2.0779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1669 2.0751 2.1218
February 2.1869 2.1516 2.1687
March 2.2855 2.1801 2.2319
April 2.2767 2.2223 2.2548
May 2.3530 2.2569 2.2835
June 2.4000 2.3084 2.3679
July 2.3958 2.3564 2.3800
August 2.4297 2.3911 2.4045
September 2.4174 2.3661 2.3969
October 2.4213 2.3768 2.3963
November 2.4761 2.4100 2.4413
December 2.5208 2.4485 2.4847