Central Bank RatesIsrael policy rate in 2011 (6 changes)
Start of year2.00%
End of year2.75%Dec 31, 2011
Net change+75 bp4 hikes, 2 cuts
Average2.89%
Rank by level24 / 38
Changes in 2011
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2011 | 2.00% | 2.25% | hike +25 bp |
| Feb 24, 2011 | 2.25% | 2.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Mar 31, 2011 | 2.50% | 3.00% | hike +50 bp |
| May 26, 2011 | 3.00% | 3.25% | hike +25 bp |
| Oct 2, 2011 | 3.25% | 3.00% | cut -25 bp |
| Dec 1, 2011 | 3.00% | 2.75% | cut -25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2011
11%
9.75%
8.5%
8%
7%
6.56%
6%
6%
5.75%
5.5%
5.25%
4.75%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.25%
4.25%
4.125%
4%
3.25%
3.25%
3.25%
3%
2.75%
2.5%
2.5%
2%
1.75%
1.75%
1%
1%
0.75%
0.5%
0.5%
0.3%
0.125%
0.125%
0.05%
Year-end rate over time
3.25%
4.25%
4.5%
4.75%
3.25%
0.1%
0.1%
0.25%
0.25%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.25%
1%
1.75%
2.75%
2%
1.25%
2.5%
4.25%
4.5%
4.5%
3.7%
5.2%
8.9%
3.8%
8%
2011: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.