2012 ILS to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ILS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ILS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 413.7066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 333.8815.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.8251 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.9557 to the December average rate of 403.5028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 413.7066 was up 13.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 364.8333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ILS to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 351.6813, compared to 376.5368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.8555 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 25.5364 BIF (High: 368.2140 / Low: 342.6777). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8354 BIF (High: 364.6192 / Low: 357.7839).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.2216 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 403.5028) against the same month in 2011 (average: 341.2019), the exchange rate shifted by +62.3009 (+18.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 346.0545 | 333.8815 | 340.9557 |
| February | 350.9948 | 343.2379 | 348.0256 |
| March | 348.8428 | 338.9297 | 345.0061 |
| April | 368.2140 | 342.6777 | 351.0164 |
| May | 368.4849 | 356.6258 | 363.8169 |
| June | 364.6192 | 357.7839 | 361.2671 |
| July | 363.0433 | 352.8982 | 358.0455 |
| August | 366.1360 | 354.7955 | 359.7024 |
| September | 379.6141 | 357.5086 | 369.3579 |
| October | 389.9399 | 375.1646 | 385.0262 |
| November | 398.5548 | 373.0900 | 383.5857 |
| December | 413.7066 | 393.7135 | 403.5028 |