YEARLY HIGH
0.0339 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0289 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0308 ILS

2012 ISK to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0308 to the December average rate of 0.0298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0339 was up 5.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 170 ILS
2011 Average 154 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 145 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.05 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0338
0.0292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to ILS 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 0.0302, compared to 0.0315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0025 ILS (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0307). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ILS (High: 0.0305 / Low: 0.0299).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0334) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+7.74%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0334
2011 Avg (August) 0.0310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0316 0.0304 0.0308
February 0.0305 0.0299 0.0303
March 0.0304 0.0294 0.0298
April 0.0299 0.0292 0.0296
May 0.0305 0.0298 0.0301
June 0.0313 0.0299 0.0305
July 0.0332 0.0307 0.0317
August 0.0339 0.0328 0.0334
September 0.0330 0.0314 0.0321
October 0.0316 0.0304 0.0311
November 0.0311 0.0303 0.0307
December 0.0305 0.0289 0.0298