YEARLY HIGH
0.5601 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.4536 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5067 BRL

2012 ILS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.5601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.4536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1065 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4701 to the December average rate of 0.5507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5601 was up 10.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5083, 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 2,800 BRL
2011 Average 2,337 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,268 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532.46 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5597
0.4512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BRL 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 0.4907, compared to 0.5226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0368 BRL (High: 0.4904 / Low: 0.4536). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 BRL (High: 0.4660 / Low: 0.4539).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5507) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0646 (+13.28%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5507
2011 Avg (December) 0.4861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4900 0.4629 0.4701
February 0.4660 0.4539 0.4603
March 0.4904 0.4536 0.4762
April 0.5042 0.4872 0.4942
May 0.5375 0.5047 0.5174
June 0.5331 0.5177 0.5263
July 0.5208 0.4963 0.5088
August 0.5163 0.4992 0.5052
September 0.5203 0.5050 0.5142
October 0.5349 0.5181 0.5270
November 0.5539 0.5212 0.5297
December 0.5601 0.5430 0.5507