YEARLY HIGH
0.4073 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.3830 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3953 BGN

2012 ILS to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.4073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.3830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3984 to the December average rate of 0.3948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4073 was down 4.43% 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 2,036 BGN
2011 Average 1,966 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,915 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.60 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4038
0.3845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BGN 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 0.3979, compared to 0.3927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0162 BGN (High: 0.4033 / Low: 0.3870). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 BGN (High: 0.3977 / Low: 0.3918).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.4022) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+0.97%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.4022
2011 Avg (June) 0.3983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4011 0.3922 0.3984
February 0.4033 0.3870 0.3963
March 0.3978 0.3899 0.3941
April 0.4004 0.3944 0.3969
May 0.4056 0.3937 0.3993
June 0.4073 0.3967 0.4022
July 0.4046 0.3915 0.3993
August 0.4020 0.3861 0.3936
September 0.3893 0.3830 0.3861
October 0.3944 0.3881 0.3914
November 0.3946 0.3870 0.3912
December 0.3977 0.3918 0.3948