YEARLY HIGH
4.9059 ETB
YEARLY LOW
4.3785 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6121 ETB

2012 ILS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 4.9059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 4.3785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5273 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5444 to the December average rate of 4.8263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.9059 was down 2.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.0203, 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 24,529 ETB
2011 Average 22,290 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 21,893 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,636.64 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.8613
4.4408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to ETB 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 4.6059, compared to 4.6183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.1886 ETB (High: 4.7667 / Low: 4.5781). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0398 ETB (High: 4.6811 / Low: 4.6413).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1886
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0398

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 0.0670 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4.8263) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2581 (+5.65%).

2012 Avg (December) 4.8263
2011 Avg (December) 4.5681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6389 4.4828 4.5444
February 4.6841 4.6034 4.6459
March 4.6884 4.5625 4.6351
April 4.6811 4.6413 4.6608
May 4.6534 4.5316 4.5976
June 4.6000 4.5032 4.5517
July 4.5553 4.3785 4.4847
August 4.5451 4.4313 4.4758
September 4.6352 4.4623 4.5700
October 4.7622 4.6189 4.6957
November 4.7667 4.5781 4.6574
December 4.9059 4.7539 4.8263