2012 LKR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0339 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0283 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0303 ILS

2012 LKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.0283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0335 to the December average rate of 0.0295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0339 was down 0.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 169 ILS

2011 Average 162 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 142 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.67 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0339

0.0287

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0306, compared to 0.0299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0306

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0028 ILS (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0286). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ILS (High: 0.0298 / Low: 0.0292).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0335) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+3.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0335

2011 Avg (January) 0.0324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0339	0.0328	0.0335
February	0.0327	0.0304	0.0318
March	0.0314	0.0286	0.0300
April	0.0299	0.0283	0.0291
May	0.0299	0.0291	0.0296
June	0.0299	0.0291	0.0295
July	0.0312	0.0293	0.0301
August	0.0307	0.0301	0.0304
September	0.0304	0.0295	0.0300
October	0.0303	0.0295	0.0299
November	0.0305	0.0293	0.0299
December	0.0298	0.0292	0.0295