YEARLY HIGH
1.9346 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.7319 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7988 ILS

2017 BBD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.9346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.7319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2027 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9076 to the December average rate of 1.7501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9346 was down 2.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,673 ILS
2016 Average 9,596 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 8,659 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,013.38 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9234
1.7344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8302, compared to 1.7673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0611 ILS (High: 1.8843 / Low: 1.8232). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 ILS (High: 1.7678 / Low: 1.7439).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0611
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.9076) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9739), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0663 (-3.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.9076
2016 Avg (January) 1.9739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9346 1.8844 1.9076
February 1.8843 1.8232 1.8621
March 1.8486 1.8071 1.8268
April 1.8352 1.8105 1.8241
May 1.8098 1.7686 1.7952
June 1.7757 1.7442 1.7652
July 1.7898 1.7442 1.7741
August 1.8174 1.7804 1.8002
September 1.7909 1.7467 1.7653
October 1.7678 1.7439 1.7556
November 1.7746 1.7469 1.7588
December 1.7750 1.7319 1.7501