YEARLY HIGH
0.0906 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0785 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0826 ILS

2012 KGS to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0816 to the December average rate of 0.0797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0906 was up 8.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 453 ILS
2011 Average 388 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 393 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.14 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0901
0.0788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0810, compared to 0.0841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0076 ILS (High: 0.0905 / Low: 0.0830). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ILS (High: 0.0805 / Low: 0.0797).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0892) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+12.12%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0892
2011 Avg (August) 0.0795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0830 0.0798 0.0816
February 0.0809 0.0791 0.0799
March 0.0818 0.0797 0.0806
April 0.0805 0.0797 0.0801
May 0.0830 0.0804 0.0813
June 0.0837 0.0816 0.0825
July 0.0905 0.0830 0.0855
August 0.0906 0.0878 0.0892
September 0.0902 0.0827 0.0861
October 0.0829 0.0807 0.0818
November 0.0839 0.0808 0.0825
December 0.0808 0.0785 0.0797