2012 ILS to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

438.7654 SOS

YEARLY LOW

396.8129 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

421.0158 SOS

2012 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 438.7654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 396.8129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.9525 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 427.7229 to the December average rate of 426.9298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 438.7654 was down 8.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 481.6508, 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 2,193,827 SOS

2011 Average 2,258,379 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,984,065 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,762.34 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

437.8795

401.8649

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 427.8431, compared to 414.1886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.6545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 427.8431

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 414.1886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 17.9141 SOS (High: 414.7270 / Low: 396.8129). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1735 SOS (High: 438.7654 / Low: 430.5919).

July Spread (Volatile) ±17.9141

February Spread (Stable) ±8.1735

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.2438 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 434.8783) against the same month in 2011 (average: 437.5077), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6295 (-0.60%).

2012 Avg (February) 434.8783

2011 Avg (February) 437.5077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	435.0445	421.8214	427.7229
February	438.7654	430.5919	434.8783
March	437.6772	425.4306	432.0512
April	437.2552	428.7472	433.2867
May	431.7578	417.6169	423.0430
June	422.0001	405.5867	416.0764
July	414.7270	396.8129	406.8831
August	413.3460	400.6814	404.8661
September	417.5496	402.3955	411.7922
October	427.1170	414.5680	420.6280
November	422.9424	407.1560	414.0321
December	431.7633	421.6347	426.9298