2012 HKD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5259 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.4782 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4968 ILS

2012 HKD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.5259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.4782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0477 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4906 to the December average rate of 0.4875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5259 was up 6.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,146 ILS

2011 Average 11,492 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 11,955 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,191.78 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5208

0.4784

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.4890, compared to 0.5046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4890

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0219 ILS (High: 0.5259 / Low: 0.5040). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 ILS (High: 0.4851 / Low: 0.4795).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.5141) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0755 (+17.21%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.5141

2011 Avg (July) 0.4387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4962	0.4816	0.4906
February	0.4866	0.4782	0.4819
March	0.4910	0.4787	0.4847
April	0.4851	0.4795	0.4828
May	0.5016	0.4852	0.4927
June	0.5084	0.4966	0.5013
July	0.5259	0.5040	0.5141
August	0.5226	0.5110	0.5173
September	0.5187	0.5019	0.5084
October	0.5043	0.4902	0.4970
November	0.5117	0.4926	0.5031
December	0.4943	0.4808	0.4875