YEARLY HIGH
0.7251 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.6444 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6852 PEN

2012 ILS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.7251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.6444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0808 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7073 to the December average rate of 0.6794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7251 was down 13.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8414, 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 3,626 PEN
2011 Average 3,855 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 3,222 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403.79 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7249
0.6457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to PEN 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 0.7050, compared to 0.6653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0360 PEN (High: 0.6804 / Low: 0.6444). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 PEN (High: 0.7015 / Low: 0.6931).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

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 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.7183) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7575), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0392 (-5.18%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.7183
2011 Avg (February) 0.7575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7207 0.6989 0.7073
February 0.7251 0.7080 0.7183
March 0.7185 0.7019 0.7102
April 0.7174 0.7034 0.7091
May 0.7015 0.6931 0.6972
June 0.6954 0.6757 0.6876
July 0.6804 0.6444 0.6613
August 0.6646 0.6457 0.6523
September 0.6686 0.6469 0.6604
October 0.6805 0.6647 0.6722
November 0.6762 0.6567 0.6665
December 0.6856 0.6720 0.6794