YEARLY HIGH
3.8066 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.3679 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6265 BWP

2023 ILS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 3.8066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 3.3679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4387 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7097 to the December average rate of 3.6863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.8066 was down 3.30% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.9367, 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 19,033 BWP
2022 Average 18,412 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 16,839 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,193.41 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.7353
3.4282
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 3.6720, compared to 3.5811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.2716 BWP (High: 3.6708 / Low: 3.3992). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 BWP (High: 3.6097 / Low: 3.5555).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2716
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.1220 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.7097) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.7020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+0.21%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.7097
2022 Avg (January) 3.7020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8066 3.6025 3.7097
February 3.7615 3.6201 3.6926
March 3.7517 3.5802 3.6565
April 3.6546 3.5450 3.6109
May 3.7354 3.5993 3.6698
June 3.7724 3.6336 3.6922
July 3.6659 3.4977 3.6115
August 3.6832 3.5409 3.6038
September 3.6097 3.5555 3.5757
October 3.5886 3.3679 3.4538
November 3.6708 3.3992 3.5556
December 3.7298 3.6406 3.6863