YEARLY HIGH
481.6508 SOS
YEARLY LOW
419.5246 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
451.5845 SOS

2011 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 481.6508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 419.5246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.1262 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 446.3723 to the December average rate of 429.6076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 481.6508 was up 6.51% compared to the 2010 peak of 452.2078, 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 2,408,254 SOS
2010 Average 2,087,791 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,097,623 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310,631.12 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

480.9462
424.9405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SOS 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 455.5959, compared to 447.5730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 455.5959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 447.5730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 27.1202 SOS (High: 478.6148 / Low: 451.4946). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.1171 SOS (High: 472.1794 / Low: 460.0623).

August Spread (Volatile) ±27.1202
April Spread (Stable) ±12.1171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 19.3093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.3093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 476.2791) against the same month in 2010 (average: 414.7352), the exchange rate shifted by +61.5439 (+14.84%).

2011 Avg (July) 476.2791
2010 Avg (July) 414.7352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 453.8305 430.8475 446.3723
February 443.3861 430.3623 437.5077
March 460.0889 440.7945 449.6423
April 472.1794 460.0623 466.5342
May 474.1116 452.4773 461.4727
June 480.1223 461.1779 472.0463
July 481.6508 460.2870 476.2791
August 478.6148 451.4946 460.3394
September 456.1983 432.7314 441.0301
October 450.3938 431.2836 442.5541
November 444.2253 426.6006 435.6277
December 435.9221 419.5246 429.6076