YEARLY HIGH
2.3173 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.9776 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1307 SZL

2012 ILS to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 2.3173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 1.9776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3397 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1034 to the December average rate of 2.2835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3173 was up 2.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2656, 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 11,587 SZL
2011 Average 10,109 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 9,888 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,698.68 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3097
1.9946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SZL 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 2.0914, compared to 2.1700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1549 SZL (High: 2.2852 / Low: 2.1302). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0532 SZL (High: 2.3173 / Low: 2.2641).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1549
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0872 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.2835) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1159 (+5.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.2835
2011 Avg (December) 2.1676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1267 2.0698 2.1034
February 2.0795 2.0045 2.0492
March 2.0685 1.9776 2.0208
April 2.1287 2.0510 2.0865
May 2.1863 2.0425 2.1316
June 2.2110 2.0886 2.1570
July 2.1046 2.0290 2.0699
August 2.1036 2.0038 2.0614
September 2.1625 2.0573 2.1027
October 2.2852 2.1302 2.2463
November 2.3163 2.2190 2.2560
December 2.3173 2.2641 2.2835