YEARLY HIGH
6.4598 ILS
YEARLY LOW
5.8541 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1114 ILS

2012 GIP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 6.4598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 5.8541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6057 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9079 to the December average rate of 6.0667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.4598 was up 8.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.9783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,299 ILS
2011 Average 28,674 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 29,271 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,028.33 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.4030
5.8629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 5.9835, compared to 6.2393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.3224 ILS (High: 6.4598 / Low: 6.1374). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1172 ILS (High: 6.0275 / Low: 5.9103).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3224
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.1609 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 6.2846) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.5098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7748 (+14.06%).

2012 Avg (July) 6.2846
2011 Avg (July) 5.5098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0136 5.8541 5.9079
February 6.0089 5.8645 5.9093
March 6.0275 5.9103 5.9544
April 6.0966 5.9285 5.9981
May 6.1641 6.0199 6.0903
June 6.1560 5.9854 6.0409
July 6.4598 6.1374 6.2846
August 6.4173 6.2439 6.3580
September 6.4182 6.2653 6.3244
October 6.2793 6.0984 6.1747
November 6.3216 6.1072 6.2276
December 6.1359 5.9815 6.0667