YEARLY HIGH
0.9171 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.7949 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8448 PLN

2012 ILS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.9171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.7949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1222 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8901 to the December average rate of 0.8262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9171 was down 0.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9220, 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 4,586 PLN
2011 Average 4,140 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 3,975 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 611.13 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8977
0.8063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to PLN 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 0.8622, compared to 0.8273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0746 PLN (High: 0.9106 / Low: 0.8360). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 PLN (High: 0.8328 / Low: 0.8170).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0746
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8901) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0777 (+9.56%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8901
2011 Avg (January) 0.8124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9171 0.8538 0.8901
February 0.8611 0.8187 0.8466
March 0.8426 0.8181 0.8318
April 0.8550 0.8353 0.8470
May 0.9106 0.8360 0.8757
June 0.9150 0.8582 0.8822
July 0.8719 0.8269 0.8537
August 0.8445 0.8108 0.8221
September 0.8305 0.7949 0.8139
October 0.8288 0.8107 0.8214
November 0.8381 0.8193 0.8264
December 0.8328 0.8170 0.8262