YEARLY HIGH
0.4827 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.4388 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4649 AWG

2012 ILS to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.4827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.4388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4700 to the December average rate of 0.4738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4827 was down 9.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5322, 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 2,414 AWG
2011 Average 2,505 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 2,194 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.70 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4823
0.4429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to AWG 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 0.4718, compared to 0.4579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0191 AWG (High: 0.4579 / Low: 0.4388). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 AWG (High: 0.4808 / Low: 0.4755).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4790) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4891), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-2.06%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4790
2011 Avg (February) 0.4891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4792 0.4644 0.4700
February 0.4827 0.4742 0.4790
March 0.4819 0.4696 0.4758
April 0.4808 0.4755 0.4777
May 0.4755 0.4596 0.4680
June 0.4645 0.4538 0.4603
July 0.4579 0.4388 0.4491
August 0.4523 0.4416 0.4462
September 0.4606 0.4449 0.4544
October 0.4710 0.4584 0.4648
November 0.4690 0.4512 0.4591
December 0.4804 0.4673 0.4738