2012 ILS to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0755 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.0691 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0727 KWD

2012 ILS to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0732 to the December average rate of 0.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0755 was down 7.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0816, 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 378 KWD

2011 Average 387 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 346 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.83 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0749

0.0699

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to KWD 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 0.0735, compared to 0.0720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0735

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0027 KWD (High: 0.0738 / Low: 0.0712). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0747 / Low: 0.0739).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0745) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+1.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0745

2011 Avg (December) 0.0736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0744	0.0722	0.0732
February	0.0749	0.0735	0.0743
March	0.0748	0.0730	0.0740
April	0.0747	0.0739	0.0742
May	0.0738	0.0721	0.0730
June	0.0727	0.0711	0.0720
July	0.0716	0.0691	0.0706
August	0.0711	0.0697	0.0703
September	0.0721	0.0701	0.0713
October	0.0739	0.0719	0.0730
November	0.0738	0.0712	0.0723
December	0.0755	0.0735	0.0745