YEARLY HIGH
2.0515 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.7779 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9559 ILS

2021 BAM to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 2.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.7779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2737 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0114 to the December average rate of 1.8107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0515 was down 5.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.1634, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,258 ILS
2020 Average 10,027 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 8,889 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,368.37 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0451
1.7894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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: Jan–Jun) was 2.0140, compared to 1.8979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0896 ILS (High: 2.0367 / Low: 1.9471). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 ILS (High: 2.0150 / Low: 1.9858).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0896
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0849 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 2.0238) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1081 (+5.65%).

2021 Avg (February) 2.0238
2020 Avg (February) 1.9156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0367 1.9471 2.0114
February 2.0515 2.0091 2.0238
March 2.0388 1.9987 2.0178
April 2.0150 1.9858 2.0027
May 2.0435 1.9931 2.0235
June 2.0299 1.9815 2.0047
July 1.9944 1.9605 1.9792
August 1.9639 1.9319 1.9405
September 1.9455 1.9088 1.9307
October 1.9175 1.8783 1.9055
November 1.8615 1.7779 1.8206
December 1.8359 1.7854 1.8107