YEARLY HIGH
0.5802 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.5200 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5594 BZD

2017 ILS to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.5802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.5200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0602 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5267 to the December average rate of 0.5744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5802 was up 8.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5354, 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 2,901 BZD
2016 Average 2,604 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,600 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 300.87 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5791
0.5219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BZD 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 0.5494, compared to 0.5695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0184 BZD (High: 0.5513 / Low: 0.5329). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 BZD (High: 0.5775 / Low: 0.5694).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5744) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0511 (+9.76%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5744
2016 Avg (December) 0.5233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5329 0.5200 0.5267
February 0.5513 0.5329 0.5399
March 0.5571 0.5396 0.5497
April 0.5572 0.5464 0.5515
May 0.5669 0.5539 0.5596
June 0.5751 0.5637 0.5689
July 0.5751 0.5605 0.5668
August 0.5676 0.5531 0.5593
September 0.5779 0.5642 0.5715
October 0.5775 0.5694 0.5736
November 0.5756 0.5651 0.5714
December 0.5802 0.5680 0.5744