YEARLY HIGH
0.4069 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.3815 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3953 BAM

2012 ILS to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.4069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.3815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0254 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3984 to the December average rate of 0.3951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4069 was down 4.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4261, 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 2,035 BAM
2011 Average 1,967 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,908 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.94 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4031
0.3843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BAM 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 0.3978, compared to 0.3928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0172 BAM (High: 0.4041 / Low: 0.3869). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BAM (High: 0.3974 / Low: 0.3922).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.3999) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3941), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+1.47%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.3999
2011 Avg (May) 0.3941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4011 0.3924 0.3984
February 0.4021 0.3869 0.3961
March 0.3967 0.3898 0.3940
April 0.4006 0.3941 0.3969
May 0.4069 0.3932 0.3999
June 0.4056 0.3957 0.4016
July 0.4039 0.3908 0.3994
August 0.4041 0.3869 0.3936
September 0.3889 0.3815 0.3859
October 0.3950 0.3885 0.3915
November 0.3951 0.3871 0.3913
December 0.3974 0.3922 0.3951