YEARLY HIGH
0.0549 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0504 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0523 ILS

2012 LRD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0524 to the December average rate of 0.0517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0549 was up 2.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 275 ILS
2011 Average 248 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 252 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.66 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0545
0.0505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0515, compared to 0.0531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0026 ILS (High: 0.0542 / Low: 0.0516). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ILS (High: 0.0513 / Low: 0.0505).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0542) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+10.29%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0542
2011 Avg (August) 0.0491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0534 0.0508 0.0524
February 0.0518 0.0504 0.0510
March 0.0522 0.0506 0.0512
April 0.0513 0.0505 0.0508
May 0.0522 0.0507 0.0515
June 0.0534 0.0516 0.0522
July 0.0547 0.0525 0.0535
August 0.0549 0.0529 0.0542
September 0.0544 0.0523 0.0534
October 0.0538 0.0518 0.0527
November 0.0542 0.0516 0.0529
December 0.0524 0.0510 0.0517