YEARLY HIGH
8.9352 GMD
YEARLY LOW
7.5011 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0712 GMD

2012 ILS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 8.9352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 7.5011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4341 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7856 to the December average rate of 8.2185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.9352 was up 5.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.4333, 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 44,676 GMD
2011 Average 39,397 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 37,505 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,170.53 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.7848
7.6948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GMD 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 7.9664, compared to 8.1761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 1.2266 GMD (High: 8.7797 / Low: 7.5531). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2395 GMD (High: 8.0192 / Low: 7.7797).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2266
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7553 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 8.6939) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.9224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7716 (+9.74%).

2012 Avg (October) 8.6939
2011 Avg (October) 7.9224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0871 7.5011 7.7856
February 8.2950 7.8200 8.1222
March 8.2329 7.8124 8.1084
April 8.0567 7.7476 7.8962
May 8.0192 7.7797 7.9389
June 8.1824 7.7339 7.9469
July 8.0387 7.7003 7.8868
August 8.3277 7.7838 7.9346
September 8.4625 8.1850 8.3839
October 8.9352 8.4252 8.6939
November 8.7797 7.5531 7.9386
December 8.7245 7.8444 8.2185