YEARLY HIGH
3.4990 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.0070 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3280 BWP

2020 ILS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 3.4990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 3.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4919 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0996 to the December average rate of 3.3567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.4990 was up 9.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.1876, 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 17,495 BWP
2019 Average 15,102 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 15,035 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,459.54 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.4610
3.0668
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 3.2868, compared to 3.3691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3697 BWP (High: 3.3768 / Low: 3.0070). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0557 BWP (High: 3.4021 / Low: 3.3464).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3697
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0557

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0638 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 3.4100) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9636), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4464 (+15.06%).

2020 Avg (April) 3.4100
2019 Avg (April) 2.9636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1654 3.0519 3.0996
February 3.2426 3.1602 3.2018
March 3.3768 3.0070 3.1932
April 3.4990 3.3241 3.4100
May 3.4732 3.3708 3.4282
June 3.4401 3.3437 3.3880
July 3.4205 3.3425 3.3753
August 3.4653 3.3838 3.4247
September 3.4270 3.3085 3.3610
October 3.4021 3.3464 3.3755
November 3.3489 3.2904 3.3213
December 3.3870 3.3279 3.3567