YEARLY HIGH
0.3404 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3068 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3244 SGD

2012 ILS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.3068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0336 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3359 to the December average rate of 0.3231, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3404 was down 7.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3683, 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 1,702 SGD
2011 Average 1,758 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,534 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.88 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3384
0.3086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SGD 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 0.3331, compared to 0.3157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0175 SGD (High: 0.3242 / Low: 0.3068). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 SGD (High: 0.3332 / Low: 0.3277).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3359) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3586), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0226 (-6.31%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3359
2011 Avg (January) 0.3586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3404 0.3338 0.3359
February 0.3385 0.3319 0.3356
March 0.3384 0.3292 0.3345
April 0.3377 0.3295 0.3338
May 0.3332 0.3277 0.3300
June 0.3316 0.3236 0.3288
July 0.3242 0.3068 0.3162
August 0.3143 0.3072 0.3111
September 0.3151 0.3094 0.3124
October 0.3204 0.3134 0.3177
November 0.3199 0.3092 0.3139
December 0.3283 0.3185 0.3231