YEARLY HIGH
2.3183 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.9773 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1304 LSL

2012 ILS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 2.3183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 1.9773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3409 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1040 to the December average rate of 2.2829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3183 was up 2.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2659, 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 11,591 LSL
2011 Average 10,109 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 9,887 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,704.62 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3092
1.9937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to LSL 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 2.0915, compared to 2.1693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1551 LSL (High: 2.2854 / Low: 2.1303). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0530 LSL (High: 2.3173 / Low: 2.2643).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1551
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0865 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.2562) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0712 (+3.26%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.2562
2011 Avg (November) 2.1850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1248 2.0697 2.1040
February 2.0794 2.0053 2.0491
March 2.0670 1.9773 2.0200
April 2.1290 2.0508 2.0876
May 2.1905 2.0428 2.1320
June 2.2018 2.0872 2.1561
July 2.1049 2.0290 2.0697
August 2.1037 2.0039 2.0611
September 2.1305 2.0527 2.0997
October 2.2854 2.1303 2.2462
November 2.3183 2.2215 2.2562
December 2.3173 2.2643 2.2829