YEARLY HIGH
0.5926 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.5332 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5598 BZD

2018 ILS to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.5926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.5332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0593 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5875 to the December average rate of 0.5371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5926 was up 2.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5802, 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 2,963 BZD
2017 Average 2,798 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,666 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.73 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5925
0.5320
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 0.5714, compared to 0.5483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0191 BZD (High: 0.5861 / Low: 0.5669). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 BZD (High: 0.5544 / Low: 0.5477).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5875) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0608 (+11.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5875
2017 Avg (January) 0.5267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5926 0.5774 0.5875
February 0.5861 0.5669 0.5747
March 0.5851 0.5730 0.5797
April 0.5737 0.5590 0.5681
May 0.5649 0.5542 0.5603
June 0.5651 0.5494 0.5578
July 0.5544 0.5477 0.5518
August 0.5574 0.5405 0.5483
September 0.5630 0.5523 0.5597
October 0.5544 0.5401 0.5494
November 0.5501 0.5393 0.5436
December 0.5431 0.5332 0.5371