2012 ILS to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2697 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.2451 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2597 USD

2012 ILS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.2697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.2451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2626 to the December average rate of 0.2647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2697 was down 9.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2973, 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 1,348 USD

2011 Average 1,399 USD

Yearly Trough Low 1,226 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.84 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2694

0.2474

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to USD 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 0.2636, compared to 0.2558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0107 USD (High: 0.2558 / Low: 0.2451). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 USD (High: 0.2686 / Low: 0.2656).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2676) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2732), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-2.05%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2676

2011 Avg (February) 0.2732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2677	0.2594	0.2626
February	0.2697	0.2649	0.2676
March	0.2690	0.2624	0.2658
April	0.2686	0.2656	0.2668
May	0.2656	0.2568	0.2614
June	0.2595	0.2535	0.2571
July	0.2558	0.2451	0.2508
August	0.2524	0.2467	0.2493
September	0.2570	0.2485	0.2537
October	0.2632	0.2557	0.2596
November	0.2620	0.2521	0.2565
December	0.2683	0.2610	0.2647