2012 KWD to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.4638 ILS

YEARLY LOW

13.2441 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.7550 ILS

2012 KWD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 14.4638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 13.2441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2196 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6642 to the December average rate of 13.4269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.4638 was up 5.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.7225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,319 ILS

2011 Average 64,716 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 66,221 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,098.05 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.2983

13.3477

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 13.6161, compared to 13.8938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.5058 ILS (High: 14.0541 / Low: 13.5484). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1294 ILS (High: 13.5230 / Low: 13.3935).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5058

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1294

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3974 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3974

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 14.1633) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.4652), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6981 (+13.62%).

2012 Avg (July) 14.1633

2011 Avg (July) 12.4652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.8555	13.4348	13.6642
February	13.5997	13.3564	13.4631
March	13.7038	13.3751	13.5104
April	13.5230	13.3935	13.4725
May	13.8692	13.5436	13.7046
June	14.0568	13.7642	13.8818
July	14.4638	13.9627	14.1633
August	14.3559	14.0549	14.2191
September	14.2667	13.8664	14.0213
October	13.9060	13.5393	13.7081
November	14.0541	13.5484	13.8244
December	13.6118	13.2441	13.4269