YEARLY HIGH
0.1708 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1561 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1638 GBP

2012 ILS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.1708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.1561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1693 to the December average rate of 0.1641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1708 was down 7.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1839, 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 854 GBP
2011 Average 872 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 781 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.49 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1705
0.1563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GBP 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 0.1671, compared to 0.1605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0077 GBP (High: 0.1641 / Low: 0.1565). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 GBP (High: 0.1585 / Low: 0.1561).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1693) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1767), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-4.21%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1693
2011 Avg (January) 0.1767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1708 0.1662 0.1693
February 0.1706 0.1670 0.1693
March 0.1692 0.1660 0.1680
April 0.1687 0.1641 0.1667
May 0.1662 0.1622 0.1642
June 0.1671 0.1624 0.1654
July 0.1641 0.1565 0.1608
August 0.1620 0.1567 0.1586
September 0.1585 0.1561 0.1575
October 0.1634 0.1585 0.1615
November 0.1635 0.1587 0.1607
December 0.1663 0.1625 0.1641