YEARLY HIGH
13.8279 AFN
YEARLY LOW
11.8264 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7352 AFN

2012 ILS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.8279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 11.8264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0014 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1129 to the December average rate of 13.6253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.8279 was up 2.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.4436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,139 AFN
2011 Average 61,869 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 59,132 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,007.08 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.7826
11.8956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to AFN 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 12.6308, compared to 12.8396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.9784 AFN (High: 12.9761 / Low: 11.9976). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1524 AFN (High: 12.9720 / Low: 12.8196).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9784
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2958 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 13.6253) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.3024), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3229 (+10.75%).

2012 Avg (December) 13.6253
2011 Avg (December) 12.3024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3922 11.8560 12.1129
February 13.2246 12.4069 12.8882
March 13.0654 12.6606 12.8542
April 12.9720 12.8196 12.8855
May 12.8390 12.4074 12.6311
June 12.5444 12.2402 12.4130
July 12.3502 11.8264 12.1173
August 12.2309 11.9260 12.0528
September 12.9761 11.9976 12.4961
October 13.5651 12.9989 13.3488
November 13.6294 13.1920 13.3972
December 13.8279 13.3322 13.6253