YEARLY HIGH
3.7789 ILS
YEARLY LOW
3.4728 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6100 ILS

2013 BMD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 3.7789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.4728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3061 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7368 to the December average rate of 3.5026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.7789 was down 7.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.0796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,895 ILS
2012 Average 19,270 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 17,364 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,530.60 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.7602
3.4792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 3.6663, compared to 3.5536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1485 ILS (High: 3.7042 / Low: 3.5557). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 ILS (High: 3.5613 / Low: 3.5207).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1485
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0596 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.7368) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.8088), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0720 (-1.89%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.7368
2012 Avg (January) 3.8088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7789 3.7161 3.7368
February 3.7275 3.6746 3.6941
March 3.7343 3.6300 3.6816
April 3.6415 3.5918 3.6220
May 3.7042 3.5557 3.6324
June 3.6916 3.5920 3.6308
July 3.6614 3.5665 3.6025
August 3.6514 3.5318 3.5747
September 3.6478 3.5016 3.5685
October 3.5644 3.5172 3.5375
November 3.5613 3.5207 3.5360
December 3.5261 3.4728 3.5026