YEARLY HIGH
0.1743 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1629 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1695 XDR

2012 ILS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.1629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1711 to the December average rate of 0.1721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1743 was down 5.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1852, 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 872 XDR
2011 Average 886 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 815 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.92 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1737
0.1640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to XDR 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 0.1716, compared to 0.1674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0060 XDR (High: 0.1690 / Low: 0.1629). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XDR (High: 0.1715 / Low: 0.1700).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1721) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.46%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1721
2011 Avg (December) 0.1713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1728 0.1685 0.1711
February 0.1739 0.1708 0.1728
March 0.1742 0.1700 0.1725
April 0.1740 0.1719 0.1729
May 0.1715 0.1700 0.1708
June 0.1707 0.1675 0.1697
July 0.1690 0.1629 0.1665
August 0.1673 0.1630 0.1648
September 0.1663 0.1631 0.1651
October 0.1701 0.1661 0.1685
November 0.1708 0.1654 0.1677
December 0.1743 0.1702 0.1721