YEARLY HIGH
3.8400 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.2069 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5653 SCR

2012 ILS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 3.8400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 3.2069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6331 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6456 to the December average rate of 3.4651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8400 was up 3.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.6999, 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 19,200 SCR
2011 Average 17,410 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 16,035 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,165.39 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.7935
3.2564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SCR 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 3.7156, compared to 3.4150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.3480 SCR (High: 3.5549 / Low: 3.2069). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1130 SCR (High: 3.5238 / Low: 3.4108).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3480
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3407 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 3.7424) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.5703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1721 (+4.82%).

2012 Avg (April) 3.7424
2011 Avg (April) 3.5703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7845 3.4908 3.6456
February 3.8338 3.6750 3.7488
March 3.8389 3.5999 3.7468
April 3.8400 3.6639 3.7424
May 3.7785 3.6248 3.6961
June 3.7762 3.6015 3.7139
July 3.7502 3.4457 3.6473
August 3.5549 3.2069 3.3067
September 3.3515 3.2245 3.3012
October 3.4578 3.3368 3.4019
November 3.4406 3.3188 3.3680
December 3.5238 3.4108 3.4651