YEARLY HIGH
0.2284 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.2038 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2169 ILS

2012 ETB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.2284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.2038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2201 to the December average rate of 0.2072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2284 was down 21.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,142 ILS
2011 Average 1,142 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,019 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.75 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2250
0.2056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.2171, compared to 0.2167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0089 ILS (High: 0.2284 / Low: 0.2195). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 ILS (High: 0.2155 / Low: 0.2136).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2230) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+10.89%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2230
2011 Avg (July) 0.2011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2231 0.2156 0.2201
February 0.2172 0.2135 0.2152
March 0.2192 0.2133 0.2158
April 0.2155 0.2136 0.2146
May 0.2207 0.2149 0.2175
June 0.2221 0.2174 0.2197
July 0.2284 0.2195 0.2230
August 0.2257 0.2200 0.2234
September 0.2241 0.2157 0.2189
October 0.2165 0.2100 0.2130
November 0.2184 0.2098 0.2147
December 0.2104 0.2038 0.2072