YEARLY HIGH
0.7165 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.6753 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6973 LTL

2012 ILS to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.7165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.6753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7027 to the December average rate of 0.6967, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7165 was down 4.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7523, 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 3,582 LTL
2011 Average 3,471 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 3,377 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.85 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7115
0.6782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to LTL 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 0.7016, compared to 0.6929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0280 LTL (High: 0.7100 / Low: 0.6820). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 LTL (High: 0.7012 / Low: 0.6915).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.7048) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+1.52%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.7048
2011 Avg (May) 0.6942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7073 0.6919 0.7027
February 0.7102 0.6829 0.6988
March 0.7001 0.6878 0.6949
April 0.7068 0.6954 0.7000
May 0.7165 0.6930 0.7048
June 0.7161 0.6988 0.7087
July 0.7135 0.6908 0.7045
August 0.7100 0.6820 0.6944
September 0.6866 0.6753 0.6810
October 0.6962 0.6850 0.6907
November 0.6967 0.6832 0.6904
December 0.7012 0.6915 0.6967