YEARLY HIGH
606.5288 MGA
YEARLY LOW
541.2568 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
568.4448 MGA

2012 ILS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 606.5288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 541.2568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.2720 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 583.0790 to the December average rate of 597.8472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 606.5288 was up 0.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 605.6940, 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 3,032,644 MGA
2011 Average 2,825,104 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,706,284 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 326,359.81 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

603.1075
539.9841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to MGA 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 565.0510, compared to 571.8387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 565.0510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 571.8387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 22.3079 MGA (High: 576.6312 / Low: 554.3233). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.3049 MGA (High: 567.2249 / Low: 556.9201).

July Spread (Volatile) ±22.3079
September Spread (Stable) ±10.3049

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.8481 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.8481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 597.8472) against the same month in 2011 (average: 566.7349), the exchange rate shifted by +31.1123 (+5.49%).

2012 Avg (December) 597.8472
2011 Avg (December) 566.7349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 588.3652 577.5298 583.0790
February 585.9403 567.3284 581.1375
March 573.9751 562.7769 569.5078
April 566.9993 553.0448 561.0925
May 557.0890 541.2568 545.2444
June 558.8564 541.5419 550.2446
July 576.6312 554.3233 564.8888
August 571.7575 554.7233 560.7996
September 567.2249 556.9201 562.6815
October 576.5717 564.6665 570.3211
November 588.8799 567.5991 574.4942
December 606.5288 587.5313 597.8472