YEARLY HIGH
0.0553 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0489 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0526 ILS

2018 BTN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0538 to the December average rate of 0.0531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0553 was down 10.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 277 ILS
2017 Average 276 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 245 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.05 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0548
0.0492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to ILS 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.0536, compared to 0.0517 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0536
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0032 ILS (High: 0.0540 / Low: 0.0508). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ILS (High: 0.0535 / Low: 0.0529).

August Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0032
June Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0543) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-2.12%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0543
2017 Avg (February) 0.0555

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0545 0.0534 0.0538
February 0.0553 0.0533 0.0543
March 0.0540 0.0528 0.0533
April 0.0544 0.0533 0.0539
May 0.0544 0.0522 0.0532
June 0.0535 0.0529 0.0532
July 0.0535 0.0526 0.0530
August 0.0540 0.0508 0.0527
September 0.0509 0.0493 0.0499
October 0.0507 0.0489 0.0497
November 0.0534 0.0503 0.0516
December 0.0541 0.0521 0.0531