YEARLY HIGH
0.0846 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0723 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0787 ILS

2012 AFN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.0846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0826 to the December average rate of 0.0734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0846 was down 2.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 423 ILS
2011 Average 405 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 362 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.19 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0839
0.0724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0792, compared to 0.0781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0063 ILS (High: 0.0833 / Low: 0.0771). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ILS (High: 0.0780 / Low: 0.0771).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0825) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0794), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+3.94%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0825
2011 Avg (July) 0.0794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0843 0.0807 0.0826
February 0.0806 0.0756 0.0776
March 0.0790 0.0765 0.0778
April 0.0780 0.0771 0.0776
May 0.0806 0.0779 0.0792
June 0.0817 0.0797 0.0806
July 0.0846 0.0810 0.0825
August 0.0839 0.0818 0.0830
September 0.0833 0.0771 0.0801
October 0.0769 0.0737 0.0749
November 0.0758 0.0734 0.0746
December 0.0750 0.0723 0.0734