2013 ILS to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

440.8549 SOS

YEARLY LOW

322.6634 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

389.2627 SOS

2013 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 440.8549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 322.6634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 118.1914 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 427.9061 to the December average rate of 332.8235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 440.8549 was up 0.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 438.7654, 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 2,204,274 SOS

2012 Average 2,104,822 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,613,317 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 590,957.15 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

441.6652

322.9288

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 420.6338, compared to 357.8917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.7421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 420.6338

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 357.8917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 31.3095 SOS (High: 425.2830 / Low: 393.9735). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3455 SOS (High: 356.4573 / Low: 349.1118).

May Spread (Volatile) ±31.3095

October Spread (Stable) ±7.3455

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 17.7182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.7182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 431.7705) against the same month in 2012 (average: 432.0512), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2807 (-0.06%).

2013 Avg (March) 431.7705

2012 Avg (March) 432.0512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	432.0046	422.3434	427.9061
February	438.7085	421.9788	431.4117
March	440.8549	417.2344	431.7705
April	433.6256	422.5227	427.8822
May	425.2830	393.9735	410.1640
June	401.5035	386.0338	394.6680
July	390.7510	379.5901	385.5810
August	386.1051	359.2557	374.0067
September	364.1186	352.9835	358.9080
October	356.4573	349.1118	350.9898
November	347.8743	339.9436	345.0409
December	341.1757	322.6634	332.8235