2012 BOB to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5854 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.5328 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5550 ILS

2012 BOB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.5854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.5328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5525 to the December average rate of 0.5408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5854 was up 5.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,927 ILS

2011 Average 2,568 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 2,664 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.90 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5781

0.5374

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5497, compared to 0.5602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5497

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0256 ILS (High: 0.5854 / Low: 0.5598). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 ILS (High: 0.5467 / Low: 0.5388).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.5717) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4906), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0811 (+16.53%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.5717

2011 Avg (July) 0.4906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5599	0.5403	0.5525
February	0.5482	0.5385	0.5419
March	0.5534	0.5380	0.5452
April	0.5467	0.5388	0.5437
May	0.5607	0.5468	0.5539
June	0.5688	0.5536	0.5610
July	0.5854	0.5598	0.5717
August	0.5802	0.5662	0.5747
September	0.5773	0.5573	0.5650
October	0.5602	0.5436	0.5515
November	0.5677	0.5462	0.5579
December	0.5487	0.5328	0.5408