YEARLY HIGH
3.8001 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.2490 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4324 BWP

2021 ILS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 3.8001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 3.2490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5511 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3960 to the December average rate of 3.7427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.8001 was up 8.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.4990, 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 19,000 BWP
2020 Average 16,641 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 16,245 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,755.26 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.7876
3.2494
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 3.3280, compared to 3.5368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1996 BWP (High: 3.5233 / Low: 3.3236). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0481 BWP (High: 3.3620 / Low: 3.3140).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1996
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0685 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3.7427) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.3567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3860 (+11.50%).

2021 Avg (December) 3.7427
2020 Avg (December) 3.3567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5233 3.3236 3.3960
February 3.3662 3.2835 3.3274
March 3.3620 3.3140 3.3320
April 3.3487 3.2993 3.3208
May 3.3665 3.2500 3.2973
June 3.3504 3.2490 3.2942
July 3.4260 3.3105 3.3627
August 3.5043 3.4020 3.4550
September 3.5280 3.4075 3.4545
October 3.6098 3.4681 3.5035
November 3.7792 3.6416 3.7023
December 3.8001 3.6872 3.7427