YEARLY HIGH
3.0676 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.6685 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8357 BWP

2018 ILS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 3.0676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 2.6685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3991 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8484 to the December average rate of 2.8492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0676 was up 1.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0196, 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 15,338 BWP
2017 Average 14,386 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 13,343 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,995.63 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0305
2.7035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BWP 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 2.7789, compared to 2.8925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1918 BWP (High: 2.9792 / Low: 2.7875). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0438 BWP (High: 2.7513 / Low: 2.7075).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1918
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.1161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.0032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1241 (+4.31%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.0032
2017 Avg (September) 2.8791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8949 2.7884 2.8484
February 2.7930 2.6685 2.7324
March 2.7870 2.7059 2.7600
April 2.7513 2.7075 2.7307
May 2.8084 2.7267 2.7654
June 2.8765 2.7920 2.8365
July 2.8554 2.7821 2.8289
August 2.9792 2.7875 2.8855
September 3.0676 2.9233 3.0032
October 2.9788 2.8730 2.9172
November 2.9180 2.8265 2.8711
December 2.8656 2.8014 2.8492